For all survey's completed in accordance with the Surveying and Spatial Information Regulation 2017, please refer to this page.

In accordance with section 33B Surveying and Spatial Information Act 2002, the Surveyor General may exempt a registered surveyor from complying with a requirement of that regulation. The exemption may be granted in part or in full with or without conditions. An application for an exemption must be made at Spatial Services.

If an exemption is granted by the Surveyor General, the exemption number must be shown on the plan and Administration Sheet following the Surveyor’s Reference and a copy of the letter of exemption must be lodged with the plan.

Where conditions are imposed, the surveyor must also provide a report evidencing that the specific conditions have been complied with.

Application for exemption

Further details regarding exemptions and how to apply for an exemption can be found in Surveyor General’s Direction No.7.

All NSW legislation can be accessed at www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/ 

Publication Date: March 2025