Building and Demolition

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.