BUILDING PERMITS

What is a building permit?

A building permit is an official approval from a building surveyor confirming that your plans meet construction and safety standards.

Building permits are required for most:

  • Alterations
  • Demolitions
  • Removals

Building Permit checklist

  1. Form 1 – Building Permit Application Form
  2. Copy of Certificate of Title (this includes plan of subdivision and any relevant covenants or section 173 agreements)
  3. Council Stormwater Information / Legal Point of Discharge (contact your local council for an application)
  4. Council Property Information – Part 2 (contact your local council for an application)
  5. Town Planning Permit and Endorsed Drawings (If applicable)
  6. Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) Assessment (if the property is within a bushfire prone area)
  7. 6 Star Energy Report and Endorsed plans
  8. Consent to Building Over Easement Consent (only required if the structure is over the easement. Council and water authority consent is required)
  9. Geotechnical / Soil Report
  10. Structural Documentation – Structural Drawings, Computations & Certification
  11. Architectural/Working Drawings and Specifications

PERMIT PROCESS

SKELETON STEEL FRAMES

If your project requires a Building Permit, we can assist you in obtaining the necessary engineering certification and footing plans. To provide you with a site-specific Engineering Certificate and Footing Plan, there is a fee of $550. Below are the steps required to proceed:

  1. Purchase the Frame – Complete the purchase and payment for your steel frame.
  2. Provide Property Details – Share the property address and specify where on the site the frame/s will be located.
  3. Architectural Drawings or Concept Plan – Provide drawings with location of windows, doors & internal walls.
  4. Soil Report (if required) – For an accurate footing plan, a soil report is necessary. If you already have a soil report, please send it to us, and we will forward it to our engineer. If you need a soil report, we can arrange for our geotechnical technician to visit your site (Victoria only). Additional fees will apply based on your location. For projects outside Victoria, you will need to arrange the soil report independently.
  5. Engineering Calculations – We will engage our engineer to perform the required calculations.
  6. Processing Time – Please allow 1-2 weeks for the engineer to complete the documentation.
  7. Documentation Issued – Once finalized, we will provide you with the following - Structural Documentation | Structural Drawings | Computations & Certification

Once you receive the documentation from us, the next step is to engage an architect (if you haven’t already) and a building surveyor to proceed with your project.