Your 10.7 plus the 500m around it
Your 10.7 certificate is essential. Our report is the companion piece — what's happening in the 500m around your lot.
The Section 10.7 Planning Certificate — formerly the Section 149 certificate — is a legal requirement for every NSW property sale. It confirms zoning, heritage listings, flood-related development controls, bushfire prone land status, and contamination notices for YOUR specific lot. It's essential and non-negotiable.
Our Surroundings Report is the companion piece. It covers the 500m around the property — the 252 development applications across Newcastle, the 10 contamination sites on the EPA register, the 477 licensed venues with their trading hours. The context that determines what living there actually feels like.
Together, the 10.7 plus the Surroundings Report give you the complete picture: what you can do with the property AND what's already happening around it.
Your lot + your surroundings — the complete picture
| 10.7 Certificate | Surroundings Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning | ✓ | — |
| Heritage listings | ✓ | — |
| Bushfire / flood risk | ✓ | — |
| Contamination on YOUR lot | ✓ | — |
| DAs within 500m | — | ✓ |
| Contamination nearby | — | ✓ |
| Licensed venues & hours | — | ✓ |
| Road & traffic noise | — | ✓ |
| Crime & safety data | — | ✓ |
| Livability grade | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood trajectory | — | ✓ |
| Construction pipeline | — | ✓ |
| Visual surroundings map | — | ✓ |
| Typical cost | ~$53 | from $29 |
Complete the picture
Your 10.7 handles the legal essentials for your lot. Add the Surroundings Report for the 500m around it — together, you know the full story before you sign.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate?
Formerly known as a Section 149 certificate, it's a legal document issued by council that confirms zoning, heritage listings, flood/bushfire risk, and contamination notices for a specific lot. It's required for every NSW property sale.
What does the Surroundings Report add to my 10.7?
The surroundings context: 252 DAs tracked across Newcastle, contamination on nearby sites, 477 licensed venues, and neighbourhood trajectory. Your 10.7 covers the lot — our report covers the 500m around it. Together, you have the complete picture.
Do I still need a 10.7 if I get a Surroundings Report?
Absolutely — the 10.7 is a legal requirement and covers essential information about your specific lot (zoning, heritage, risk overlays). Our report is the companion piece for the surroundings. You need both.
How much does the complete picture cost?
A Section 10.7 certificate typically costs around $53 from council. Our Surroundings Report starts at $29 for Standard or $49 for Professional. Together, under $100 for both your lot AND your surroundings.