Building Permits and Inspections

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What is a building permit

A building permit allows building work to be undertaken according to approved documentation.

Development Types

GBA can provide you with building approvals, building certification and professional consultancy services for residential and commercial projects of all sizes, including:

Residential Developments

  • Dwellings

  • Multi Units and Townhouses

  • Dual Occupancies

  • Alterations and Additions to Dwellings

  • Secondary Dwellings (Granny Flats)

  • Swimming Pools, Spas, Fences and Retaining Walls

  • Garages, Sheds, Carports, Cabanas, Decks, Studios, Patios, Pergolas and Awnings

  • Demolition Work

Commercial and Industrial Developments

  • Retail

  • Mixed-Use Development

  • Warehouses

  • Hotels

  • Shop Fit-Outs

  • Industrial Buildings

Entertainment Buildings

  • Clubs/Pubs

  • Entertainment Venues

Residential Accommodation

  • Seniors Living

  • Apartments

  • Aged Care/Nursing Homes

  • Boarding Houses

  • Motels

Health Care Buildings

  • Hospitals

  • Day Surgery Clinics

  • Medical Centres

  • Health Consulting Rooms

  • Fire Risk Management Accreditation FRM-087

Educational Establishments

  • Schools (Primary and Secondary), Early childhood centres

  • Universities

  • Tertiary Education Institutions

  • Child Care Centres

How long does a BP take to obtain?

Building permit applications will usually be assessed within 5 working days and will be issued shortly after if all documentation has been provided. A request for further information will be sent to the applicant if required.

Building Permit Process

The diagram below depicts the GBA building permit process.