Guide

Why you need approval

In this guide


If you’re planning a development, you may need to apply for approval before you get started.

Getting approval ensures that development is appropriate for where it is proposed and constructed in a safe and compliant way.

Do I need approval?

Types of development that usually need approval are:

  • building work and construction
  • changing a land use, for example an office to a shop
  • altering land boundaries, for example subdividing land into two
  • advertising