Building & Plumbing

Before beginning any type of work on buildings or structures, including new constructions, garages, carports, swimming pools, or erecting awnings, you are obliged to submit an application with plans and specifications for assessment and approval. Once you receive an official development approval or decision notice work may commence.

Works include erecting, adding to or altering, demolishing, removing or relocating any structures on your property.

Relevant legislation is available from the Department of Infrastructure and Planning website:

Development Application Forms:

• IDAS Development Application - Form 1
• IDAS Development Application - Form 2 (must accompany Form 1)
• IDAS guides & checklists

Building Forms:

• Application for certificate of classification for a building or structure built before 30 April 1998/change of classification - Form 13
• Compliance certificate for building design or specification - Form 15
• Inspection certificate/aspect certificate/Queensland Building Services Authority Licensee Certificate - Form 16
• Request for building information - Form 19
• Notice of discontinuance of engagement - Form 22
• Reminder notice for the lapsing of an approval - Form 57
• Notice for inspection for a stage of building work - Form 58
• Notice to inspect/test special fire services - Form 59
• Notice to referral agency to inspect - Form 60
• Request to change an existing approval

 Plumbing Forms:

• Application for Compliance Assessment - Form 1
• Verification of Covered Work - Form 3
• Notifiable Minor Work - Form 4
• Notification of Responsible Person - Form 7
• Notification of Compliance on-site Sewerage Work - Form 8

Other useful websites include:

• Queensland Building Services Authority

• Queensland Government Sustainable Planning Act

Please contact Council before proceeding with any building work.

Sustainable housing

The Queensland Government has introduced new sustainable housing laws to improve the water and energy efficiency of our homes and encourage smarter design. Click here for further information.

Pool Fencing

A comprehensive review of Queensland’s pool safety laws effective 5 June 2009 involves a two-staged improvement strategy aimed at reducing the number of immersion injuries and drownings of young children in Queensland pools. Click here for further details and legislation.

Fire Safety

Building fire safety laws establish specific requirements for budget accommodation buildings, including mandatory compliance with the Fire Safety Standard for pre-1992 buildings. Compliance with the standard for budget accommodation was required by 1 July 2005. Click here for further information.