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Find out what you need to know about the building process and the approvals you need before building or extending a house.
Find out the rules and requirements for building near a boundary or infrastructure, and how to apply for a siting discretion if needed.
Find out what applications and approvals you need to remove or relocate a building.
Find out what you need to know before you start building or renovating, including general requirements and next steps
Find out what approvals you need to build a deck, balcony or verandah.
Find out the requirements for installing a driveway in residential, rural and commercial areas, and what permits or approvals you might need.
Follow these guidelines for building sheds and other outbuildings on your property that meet all the necessary requirements.
Find out the guidelines and requirements for building fences and retaining walls, including any approvals you might need.
Find out when you need approval and which plants are suitable.
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.
Make a complaint about breaches of planning and building regulations, including unauthorised building or plumbing work, or violations to acceptable land use.