Check Schedule 1 of the Building Regulation (2021) to see if your building work is self-assessable.
Find out if we need to approve your building work, and who else may need to be part of the approval process.
Some building work doesn't require building approval – learn what's exempt under the Planning Act 2016 (Qld) and the Building Regulation 2006.
Learn what building certifiers do, how to find one and what to do if you disagree with their assessment.
Learn about the process and timing for building inspections, and find out who can carry out inspections.
Learn how to submit a development application based on a building approval from a private building certifier, and the documents you'll need to include.