Development approval (also known as planning approval) and building permits are two separate processes. In most cases both planning approval and a building permit will be required, however, there are some instances when only one is required. When both are required, you must receive planning approval first before you can apply for a building permit.
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Read about how to obtain planning approval, required for most building works and/or when changing the use of a building.
A building permit is required for most works of a structural nature and is obtained after planning approval has been issued.
Submit and track your planning application. You can also request a copy of an approval, plan or permit.
