A building permit for building work can be issued after the commencement of a new regulation, such as a change to the BCA, without the need to comply with a new regulation if the applicant can show that the design was at a certain stage already.
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The Building Commission conducts random audits on building sites from time to time to check compliance with the provisions of the Building Act 1993 and the Building Regulations 2006. One of the areas the Building Commission have been targeting of late is in relation to provision and display of permit information.
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Lodging your application with council and getting it right the first time can save time and money. Council's can request further information for an application but there are some rules on when and how this should be done.
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With the increasing reliance on computers and electronic systems to conduct activities state and local governments have over the last decade developed a range of computer systems to support the planning process. This information sheet provides a short overview of the new forms and services available online from Department of Planning & Community Development website.
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A frequently asked question by HIA members is “how long does a council have to make a determination regarding a planning permit?” This information sheet explains when you can appeal the time council takes to make a decision.
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