Building, renovations and improvements

Before building or extending a house

Find out what you need to know about the building process and the approvals you need before building or extending a house.

Building near a boundary or infrastructure

Find out the rules and requirements for building near a boundary or infrastructure, and how to apply for a siting discretion if needed.

Removal buildings

Find out what applications and approvals you need to remove or relocate a building.

Where to start with building work

Find out what you need to know before you start building or renovating, including general requirements and next steps

Decks and covered areas

Find out what approvals you need to build a deck, balcony or verandah.

Driveways

Find out the requirements for installing a driveway in residential, rural and commercial areas, and what permits or approvals you might need.

Sheds, shipping containers and tents

Follow these guidelines for building sheds and other outbuildings on your property that meet all the necessary requirements.

Fences and retaining walls

Find out the guidelines and requirements for building fences and retaining walls, including any approvals you might need.

Footpath gardens

Find out when you need approval and which plants are suitable.

Plumbing work

Plumbing work in Queensland is regulated under the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, which sets out the types of work that require approval, who can carry out the work and how applications are processed. The information below explains the different categories of plumbing work, the types of permit applications, what you need to lodge an application and how to apply for plumbing permit.

Report unauthorised building work

Make a complaint about breaches of planning and building regulations, including unauthorised building or plumbing work, or violations to acceptable land use.

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