What’s required for a building approval.
When preparing your building application documentation must comply with the Planning Act. Information is available at the Brisbane City Council website. However, for a novice, this can be quite daunting.
Depending on the type of building project, your local council may need the following. Every project is different. Not every project requires every item.
- Drafting Plans
- Site Survey
- Sewerage and plumbing Search
- Site Plan
- Soil Test Report
- Engineering Plans
- Engineering – Form 15
- Energy and Water Efficiency Report
- Town Planning
- Relaxation or Sitting Variation
- Site Survey
- QBBC Insurance
- QLeave
- Certificates (Form 16 – engineering, termite, glazing, waterproofing, wet area, roof trusses, smoke alarms, footings, slab, frame, final).
- Final Inspection Certificate – Form 21