Business permits and approvals

Planning, building and construction permits

• Building permits

  A building permit may be required if you are:

  • Constructing a new development
  • Altering or adding to buildings. including minor structures such as garages, sheds, and outdoor structures
  • Changing the use of a building
  • Conducting demolition work
  • Fitting out a shop or office
  • Changing any essential safety measures, such as exit signs, emergency lights, fire services etc.

  To learn more about building permits, visit Building Permits.

• Construction permits

  A construction permit may be required if you are:

  • Conducting works that impede on a road or footpath
  • Placing a skip bin on Council land
  • Restricting access to a laneway, road or footpath
  • Conducting building works outside of standard hours
  • Pruning or removing a tree or palm

  To learn more about construction permits, visit Construction Permits.

• Planning permits

  A planning permit may be required if you are:

  • Operating a home business
  • Changing the use of a property
  • Installing and using sheds
  • Installing signage
  • Undertaking external building modifications
  • Trading liquor

  To learn more about planning permits, visit Planning.