| What does Council's Planning and Building unit do for you? | | Planning involves making the decisions that change the environment and effect every day life. These decisions might be about dwelling locations, vegetation removal & revegation, commercial development and protection of the environment.
These planning decisions will influence how we live, shop and what we do in our spare time.
A permit is not always required to use or develop land. Planning schemes allow some change in land use without the need for a permit, providing conditions are met. Some uses or development may be prohibited.
A planning permit should not be confused with a building permit. A planning permit is issued prior to a building permit from your local council, whereas a building permit is issued by a private Building Surveyor.
A building permit is issued under the Building Regulations 2006 and generally relates only to the construction aspects of a particular building or development. If a planning permit is required, a building permit cannot be granted unless the building surveyor is satisfied that any relevant planning permit has been obtained.
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