Frequently Asked Questions

In almost all cases, yes, a Building Permit is required for any building works. Please get in touch with our office and we can advise of permit requirements specific to your project.

This varies on the type of project and the information and documentation required. Once everything has been supplied to us, your project will be allocated to one of our knowledgeable building surveyors who will undertake an in-depth assessment. Once assessment has been completed, your building permit will be issued.

This varies depending on the project. Contact our friendly team today for a personalised fee proposal for your next project. 

A Planning Permit is required on certain sites, depending on the zoning and overlays applied to that area. We assess your project under the appropriate schemes, prepare and lodge your planning application, ready for Council approval.

A Building Permit is approval to start building works on your next project, and includes mandatory inspections at key stages throughout construction. Our team handles the entire Building Permit process, from issuance of the permit, lodging your permit with the relevant Council, carry out all inspections listed, right through to finalising your Final Certificate or Occupancy Permit.

“A building surveyor is involved for the duration of the building work. They ensure the building work complies with legal requirements and they issue the building permits that allow work to commence.” – VBA

Our process begins with undertaking an assessment on all plans and documentation supplied, ensuring it achieves compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations. We liaise with consent authorities, issue the building permit, complete all mandatory inspections and issue the Occupancy Permit or Final Certificate upon completion of the building works.

This is something decided between the owner and builder of the project. In most cases, your builder will arrange the inspections on your behalf, however if you are unsure, its best to discuss this with them. All inspection bookings are welcome via phone, or email inspections@regionalbuilding.com.au

Yes, we can assist with the lodgement of the planning application for a liquor licence, including the lodgement of a red line plan indicating where liquor will be served on the premises.

Commencement and completion dates vary depending on the type of project (i.e. domestic/commercial). These dates are listed on your building permit.

Contact our friendly team for a personalised fee proposal specific to your project.

You will need to provide a copy of your building permit, final certificate or occupancy permit and insurance (if applicable) to your conveyancer. A copy of these documents has been sent to you at the time of your building approval.

If you chose to be an owner builder for your permit, you will need to have a defects report completed by a building surveyor. Please contact our office to discuss.

Retrospective building permits cannot be issued. Council can service a notice on you, in which you may then need to have an illegal works report completed. The construction also may need to be dismantled, a building permit to be issued, and then re-constructed. This varies on a case-by-case basis. Please contact our building surveyors to discuss any illegal works.

Once a building permit is expired, you must stop all work immediately, and a new building permit is required to be issued for the completion of the remaining works.

This is why it is important to take note of your commencement & completion dates on your building permit.