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Building permits are the documents that confirm that a building surveyor has approved building work before its commencement and are required for most building projects, alterations, demolitions and removals.
 They act as a system of control to establish, maintain and improve standards for the construction and maintenance of buildings and protect the safety and health of people using them.
Your builder can obtain all the proper permits, where required, prior to the commencement of work.
Alternatively you can apply for the permits yourself. But the process is involved and can be difficult, so think carefully before you commit yourself.
Either way, the allocation of who should apply for the permit (owner or builder) should be stipulated in the contract and you will have to pay for the permit regardless.
If you do decide to obtain the permit yourself, you should be able to get application forms for both planning and building permits from your local council.
The application will involve a number of steps:
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Visit the council to check maps, restrictions and energy-efficiency requirements. |
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Draw up plans with your builder, architect and/or town planner according to these regulations |
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Speak to your neighbours about your plans. Objections to your project will most likely come from people who feel that you are encroaching on their privacy or light. |
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Present your draft plans to council, along with any other documents that support your application. Listen to feedback and be prepared to reassess your ideas. |
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After you've finalised your plans, lodge the development application with council |
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Councils often take some time to process applications, so be patient. You may have to attend a council meeting to plead your case. |
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If your application is approved you will normally be issued with a construction certificate. You can then commence work |
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If your application is rejected it is possible to appeal. But speak to a town planner first to make sure that it's worth your while. |
 Permits are essential when building a new house. Building without one can result in fines of $10,000 in some states.
Ensure that you are clear about how long you have in which to complete the building work from the time of acquiring the permit.
After the permit is acquired a building surveyor (either a private or municipal) will undertake an inspection of the site at various stages of the development to ensure requirements are met. It is important to communicate openly with the building surveyor throughout this process.
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