- Planning Approval - is required before building approval can be granted. You need to supply the council with a site plan illustrating all existing buildings and where you propose to place your new building. You will also need to explain what use you propose for your new building. This will determine what extra detail the council may require. Check with your local council what fees are payable with planning approval.
- Building Approval - is required once planning approval is granted. Most councils will pass plans to building inspectors once planning approval is granted. If building is over $20,000 in total value including construction and slab, a registered builder is required (In many cases rural buildings are the exception). We supply a full set of engineered drawings to submit with your site plan for building approval. If you are applying for a dwelling you will need to hire a draftsman to draw detailed plans and elevations with all BCA requirements and energy efficiency calculations. Again a fee is payable with building application.
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Council Approvals 
