Building work on business premises

If you plan to undertake building work on your business premises, erect a new building, or increase existing floorspace, you need to lodge a development application (DA). 

A DA is required to:

• construct a new building or structure, including outbuildings, swimming pools, and retaining walls
• add to or alter an existing building
• demolish a building
• demolish or alter a building that’s a heritage item or lies within a Heritage Conservation Area
• change the use of an existing building or premises
• subdivide land or strata subdivide a building
• display or construct an advertising sign
• carry out earthworks, excavation or filling.

Generally, all building and demolition work requires an approval from Council. Two approvals are required for most work – a Development Consent and a Construction Certificate.

Minor works may fall under the category of Complying Development, which only requires a Complying Development Certificate.