When do I require a building permit?
Type of work | Is a building permit required? | Yes/No |
| Additions | Additions to a dwelling or any other building Attaching minor items to an existing building, such as sun hoods projecting no more than 1 metre from the building, sun blinds, roof ventilators, basketball hoops or similar attachments (refer to Schedule 1, Section 8 (3) and Schedule 2. Section 2 of Building Regulations 2006). | No |
| Alterations | Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building Alterations to a load bearing part of a building – there are some exceptions however customers should consult with a private certifier. | Yes |
| Aviary | The building or structure is used exclusively as an aviary – regardless of area (tropical cyclone area – Wind Region C. Building Regulation 2006, Schedule 1, section 13) | Yes |
| Carports/garages (Class 10a) | Freestanding or attached to another building (of any size) | Yes |
| Demolition | All demolition work – anything that requires a building permit to build, requires a building/demolition permit to remove. Did you know? Plumbing approvals are also required when carrying out demolition work. | Yes |
| Decks | Unroofed deck less than 1 metre above the deck’s natural ground surface (refer to Schedule 1, Section 13 (1) (c) of Building Regulations 2006) Roofed deck less than 1 metre above the deck’s natural ground surface Roofed deck more than 1 metre above the deck’s natural ground surface Unroofed deck more than 1 metre above the deck’s natural ground surface | No Yes Yes Yes |
| Earthworks | Note: depending on the volume as per the Planning Scheme. Greater than 20 cubic meters in residential zone and greater than 500 cubic meters in a rural zone will trigger an Operational Works permit unless it is part of a building application. | Yes |
| Pool fences | Pool fence Alterations and repairs in some minor instances don’t require a building approval, however due to complex nature of pool fencing requirements, it is recommended that customer consult a private certifier and/or a pool fence compliance officer | Yes |
| Plumbing works | Plumbing works are governed by additional legislation and regulations. The type of work being undertaken will determine if plumbing approvals and / or plumbing inspections will be required. For further information on plumbing approvals and inspections, please visit H2O lab | Yes |