Building and construction services
Access permits, applications and compliance resources for building and construction across residential and commercial works.
- Add to an existing certification Private certifiers can lodge decision notices, amendments, partial certificates, or additional documents for existing certifications lodged online.
- Application/Notice to Work on Council Property Apply to work on Council property for construction or business purposes such as roadway excavation or depositing equipment on a footpath.
- Application for Temporary Road Occupation Apply to temporarily occupy a road using the online form. You can apply for a Construction Work Zone or Temporary Lane/Road Closure Assessment.
- Express assessment eligibility validation Check if your referral agency response request is eligible for express assessment. Have your details, property information and building work types on hand.
- Finalise certification Private certifiers can complete the building certification process by lodging the final certificate for an existing online certification.
- Inspection Report Request Request an inspection report if you're purchasing a business or need to demonstrate compliance for an insurance or bank application.
- Lodge a plumbing application Lodge your plumbing application and supporting documentation for your proposed plumbing works online. This is the easiest and cheapest option for lodging. An active account is required.
- Manage private certifiers list Private certifiers can update, add or remove private certifiers linked to their online lodgement portal profile.
- Permit to construct residential driveway Apply for a permit to construct a residential driveway. Have your technical driveway information, contact details and credit card ready to go.
- Plumbing inspection request form for after-hours, priority and extended inspections Request these types of Council plumbing inspection for permit work. You can request an after-hours, extended or priority inspection.
- Receive backflow prevention program notices by email Register to receive your backflow prevention testing reminders and fee notices by email. You can also cancel email reminders and update your details.
- Register for project updates Register for infrastructure project updates using the online form. Provide your name and email address and select the projects that interest you.
- Request for Assessment (Building and development related matters) Request compliance and assessment advice for matters relating to the Building Act 1975, Queensland Development Code, pool safety and other general concerns.
- Request for referral agency response (Building work) Request advice about building work, including amenity and aesthetic impacts, design and siting and material change of use for certain class 1 buildings.
- Request for referral agency response (QDC Build over or Near Stormwater) Request advice from Council as a referral agency about building over or near stormwater. Have your documents, contact details and credit card ready.
- Start new certification Private certifiers can notify Council of a new private certifier for building work.
- Town Planning Enquiries for Flood Affected Properties Request general planning advice for flood-affected properties online. A Planning Information Officer will contact you within 2 business days.
- Virtual Brisbane: requirements for lodgement of digital 3D models Complete this form to receive 3D model submission requirements for Virtual Brisbane. Ensure data compatibility before uploading via Council's ShareFile link.
- Request for Owner's (Council) Consent Use this form if you need Council's consent as the property owner for your development application, or other activities that may affect Council owned land.
- Construction work – Resident feedback Provide feedback on current or recently completed construction projects in your local area to help us improve the way we maintain our city.
- Submit backflow prevention device test results Use this form if you're a licensed plumber or authorised to submit test results for backflow prevention devices to Council
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