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Every time you build or renovate a home you will need a building approval. As no two houses are the same, every job needs to be designed properly to ensure you can get a building approval.
Building approvals
Every time you build or renovate a home you will need a building approval. As no two houses are the same, every job needs to be designed properly to ensure you can get a building approval.
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Working under the NSW Design & Building Practitioners LegislationDevelopment & planning approvals
Most new homes and renovations to existing homes require a development approval (DA) before they can be built. A DA will normally be granted by the local council.
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