Contains information to assist you with building and demolition regulations for your home or property development.

  • The City offers a certification service for building work in the metro area. Find out more here.
  • What you need to do to obtain a building permit for new building work.
  • The City maintains records of all building approvals. Find out how to request a copy of the approvals for your property.
  • General information about building regulations and requirements.
  • What you need to do to obtain a demolition permit to demolish a building. Includes application forms, checklists and information sheets.
  • Information about when development approval is required for a single house or a minor structure.
  • Most buildings and structures require approval, however certain types are exempt under regulations. Some types of demolition work are also...
  • Access application forms, schedule of fees and information sheets for the application types above.
  • A building or demolition permit may be issued subject to certain inspections or tests being undertaken.
  • View details about current major building projects within the City.
  • Monthly Building Services Approval Data
  • This page covers when an occupancy permit is required and what you need to do to obtain one.
  • The City provides an online tracking service for people to track the progress of their building and development applications.
  • How to identify if a building has been built with approval and what you can do if a building is unauthorised.
  • During building and demolition works, a verge permit is required for the use of the City’s verge.