Apply for a building permit

It is recommended you contact a draftsperson or architect to have these properly prepared and drawn to metric scale.

These plans must include:  

• A Site plan of at least A3 size (1:200) showing:  
  • All property boundaries dimensioned to accord with the title 
  • A North point  
  • The location of the site to the nearest street corner 
  • The location of existing buildings and the proposed structure and its setbacks from the side, rear and front boundaries 
  • The location including the side, rear and front setback of existing buildings on the adjoining properties 
  • The location of any easements on the site 
  • The setback of the proposed structure from easements or assets 
  • The location of existing and proposed downpipes 
  • The height of boundary fences (Overlooking Regulation 84) 
  • The extent and location of all site excavations or filling 
• A Floor plan (scale 1:100) showing:  
  
  • The dimensions of the proposed structure (length x width) 
  • The location of existing buildings that may be located adjoining or nearby the proposed structure, like doors that step out onto a deck 
  • The location of stairs associated with the proposed deck 
• Elevation plans (scale 1:50) showing:  
  
  • The slope of the land 
  • The height(s) of the floor level of structure from natural ground level 
  • The height(s) of the subfloor (beneath bearers) from natural ground level 
  • the proposed setbacks from boundaries, existing buildings, and assets (i.e sewer or drainage pipes) 
  • Location and detail of stairs, handrails, and balustrades showing compliance with Part 11 of the Housing Provisions within the NCC 2022 
• Section plan showing:  
  
  • Type of footings proposed (i.e. stumps and posts) and the size and founding depth 
  • Stump layout 
  • Bracing layout 
  • Overlooking diagrams (Overlooking Regulation 84) 
  • Method of termite protection (physical or chemical spray) 
• The Timber/Material Schedule in accordance with AS1684 showing:  
  
  • Sizes/timber grades and spacings/spans of materials  
  • Evidence of construction compliance  
  • Finishing material of roof and roof pitch  

A Timber-Framed Schedule must address the following:  

• Type of footings proposed (i.e stumps) and the founding depth;  
• Stump layout;  
• Slab design in accordance with AS2870 Residential Slabs and Footings  
• Bracing layout;  
• The construction details of the Extension, Addition or Alterations:  
• Sizes and grades of materials in accordance with AS1684 (i.e 190x45 MGP10)  
• Evidence of construction compliance with the Residential Timber-framing code AS1684.  

Structural engineer drawings, computations and a Certificate of Compliance is required when including the following building materials:  

• Steel framing  
• Suspended slab  
• Masonry  
• Waling plate attached to brick veneer  
• Retaining walls associated with the deck/verandah  
• Non-conventional decking/verandah design (i.e. hyspan member)