Building your dream home or doing a renovation on your home takes time. While the physical labour component of your project takes the most time, it’s important to remember that permits are also required and can take time from the point of application to the permits being granted. Most builds or renovations will require planning or building permits.
A planning permit provides approval to use or develop land in a particular way. Depending on your project, you may need a planning permit for a new home, an extension, a renovation, or the construction of an additional dwelling on your land.
A building permit is official approval from a registered building surveyor confirming that proposed works comply with relevant building regulations. Not all projects require a building permit. Common exemptions may include minor alterations, certain demolitions, pergolas, small garden sheds, and routine maintenance works. A building permit will also indicate whether an occupancy permit or certificate of final inspection is required upon completion.
What Do You Need to Obtain a Permit?
Requirements vary depending on the project but generally include detailed plans, specifications, site information, and supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with planning and building regulations.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Permit?
The time it takes to get a permit can vary.
Planning permits are issued by local council and can typically take four to six months for approval of straightforward projects. More complex applications can take up to a year. Factors such as whether a planning permit application is complete and includes all supporting documentation and local council workload can also impact the time it takes for planning permit approval.
Building permits are issued by a registered building surveyor. For standard projects, they generally take two to four weeks to approve however wait times can be impacted by the building surveyor’s workload and whether the application is complete with all supporting documentation.
Every project is different and the time it takes to get permit approvals will vary based on the project’s complexity. The team at Lateral Building Design have helped many clients with their building project needs and have the experience required to ensure planning and building permit applications meet all the requirements for approval.
To discuss your project, contact the team at Lateral Building Design.
