{"id":2178,"date":"2017-03-29T22:52:36","date_gmt":"2017-03-29T22:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/?p=2178"},"modified":"2017-03-29T22:52:36","modified_gmt":"2017-03-29T22:52:36","slug":"build-house-planning-permit-phase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingproperty.com.ng\/blog\/build-house-planning-permit-phase\/","title":{"rendered":"How to build a house: Planning permit phase"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting the tick of approval from the local council can be one of the most complicated parts of building, but the permit phase can be streamlined with preparation and professional help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When do you need to get a permit?<\/h2>\n
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Getting the right permits can take time. Picture: Getty<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Legislation, restrictions and processes vary between each state and territory and local government authority, but every piece of land in Australia has a set of planning and building controls that specify when a planning permit is needed and how a building should be built.<\/p>\n

Planning permits are approved by a qualified town planner and deal with the land use and \u2018built form\u2019 in accordance with the relevant planning legislation.<\/p>\n

What information do\u00a0you need to provide for a permit?<\/h2>\n

To get one, applicants or someone acting for them, provide proposed plans to the local council, along with an application form, a fee and a copy of the title, for approval.<\/p>\n

Building permits are approved by a qualified building surveyor and deal with internal and external building structures in accordance with safety regulations and relevant building standards.<\/p>\n

They ensure plans and specifications for a house comply with all relevant regulations and having one means building work can start.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s important to know which planning and building controls apply to your property. Picture: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Most new houses<\/a> require both a planning and building permit from the local council, although there are some exemptions.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to find out exactly what planning and building controls apply to a property and discuss them with your\u00a0local council.<\/p>\n

Laura Murray, Victorian president of the Planning Institute of Australia, recommends engaging a professional town planner or other qualified professional to help with the planning process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe planning approval process is complex and requires assessment against the planning scheme,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf an individual attempts to pursue a planning application on their own, it can result in time delays if insufficient information, such as inadequate drawings and assessment against planning provisions, is provided.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fees and timelines involved vary.<\/p>\n

\u201cFees differ depending on the scale of works and cost of development from as little as $188.20 to over $50,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cTime frames also vary depending on complexity, this can range from three to 12 months. More complex applications tend to be nine to 12 months.\u201d<\/p>\n

Planning permit application process<\/span><\/h2>\n

This sample plan from the City of Boroondara, Victoria, shows you what information is required, when various authorities need that data, when you might expect to pay certain fees and what other steps are likely to be included in this phase of building a new home.<\/p>\n

1. Before applying<\/h3>\n