Do I Need a Planning Permit?
A Building Permit cannot be issued if a Planning Permit is also required and the Planning Permit has not yet been issued by your local council.
There are many triggers that result in a Planning Permit being required. We recommend you contact your local council to determine if your building works require a Planning Permit.
You can download a copy of the Planning Permit application here.
Find your local council using the following link then search for 'Planning Permit' on their website:
What is a Planning Permit?
A Planning Permit is a legal document that gives permission to develop and/or use land in a particular way or change the use of the existing dwelling. This includes:
- New units or multi-dwellings
- Extensions to dwellings on lots less than 300m2
- Subdivision of land and/or buildings
- Uses seeking reduced car parking requirements
Some fences even require a Planning Permit so you're always best to check with your council early to avoid potential delays later.
We pride ourselves on our ability to ease the Owner Builder process and are willing to help with any questions or queries you may have.