BASIX Certificate
A BASIX (Building Sustainability Index) Certificate is a mandatory requirement for most residential development applications in New South Wales. It ensures new homes, alterations, and additions are designed to be energy and water efficient, reducing long-term environmental impacts and household utility costs.
Areas We Service
Wagga Wagga
PlanBe Planning operates from our office in Forest Hill, an outer suburb of Wagga Wagga. This location provides a convenient base for working with clients across the Riverina and beyond. From Forest Hill, we are well positioned to support local residents, developers, and businesses with tailored planning advice and assistance in navigating council requirements.
Braidwood & Palerang Regions
PlanBe Planning also operates from Braidwood, a historic town located between Canberra and the South Coast of New South Wales. From our Braidwood office, we provide planning services to the local community and surrounding regions, supporting both rural and urban projects. This location allows us to work closely with residents, landowners, and developers across the Southern Tablelands, Queanbeyan and coastal areas.
Canberra, ACT
​PlanBe Planning is also active in Canberra, bringing local insight and practical expertise to projects across the ACT. Our Senior Planner has worked within the ACT Government and managed construction sites across a range of Canberra locations, providing a deep understanding of local planning processes and development requirements. This experience allows us to deliver informed advice and effective solutions for clients navigating the ACT’s planning system.
NSW & Australia
While PlanBe Planning is based in regional NSW, our expertise extends across the state and Australia. We have successfully prepared and managed development applications in a wide range of locations, including the Blue Mountains, Greater Sydney, and regional centres throughout NSW. Our ability to adapt to different council requirements and planning frameworks ensures that we can support clients no matter where their project is located. With experience across both urban and rural contexts, we provide tailored planning solutions that deliver results across NSW and beyond.
BASIX Certificate
The BASIX assessment measures key sustainability targets for water use, energy efficiency, and thermal comfort. Applicants must demonstrate compliance through design choices such as efficient fixtures, insulation, glazing, and landscaping. Once the required performance targets are met, a BASIX Certificate is generated and lodged with the Development Application or Complying Development Certificate.
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For town planners, obtaining a BASIX Certificate is an essential step in the approval process, ensuring projects align with NSW Government sustainability standards and contribute to more liveable, environmentally responsible communities.