Building Approval - ACT - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You may need this approval if you intend to undertake building or development work in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Building or development work includes any construction, alteration, removal or demolition of any new or old building or structure.

Exemptions to this approval exist for minor structures and may depend on such things as size, nature and type of work proposed.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To get building approval, you will need to:

appoint a licensed building surveyor as your certifier
ensure you have obtained any requisite development approvals, if necessary.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Fees will vary depending on your circumstances. Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources	Important
Apply	All	Application for Building Approval - Please contact the agency for relevant forms.	Important

Act(s) name

Building Act 2004 Australian Capital Territory

Regulation(s) name

Building (General) Regulation 2008 Australian Capital Territory

Administering agency

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

Planning

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Planning

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
Australian Capital Territory
Contact us other:	02 6205 2888
Contact us website:	https://services.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/forms/land-planning-and-building-enquiry (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Building Approvals (Opens in new window)

Building Approval - Australian Capital Territory