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Building Approvals Team
Last modified: June 25, 2009 - 3:41 PM
The Building Approvals Team offers efficient and cost effective building approvals, building certification and building inspection services including:
- Principal Certifying Authority (PCA)
- Pre-lodgement development application or construction certificate meetings
- The issue of Construction Certificates for all types and classes of buildings including:
- New dwellings
- Alterations/additions to dwellings
- Swimming pools
- Garages/carports
- Commercial/industrial buildings
- Residential flat buildings
- Conducting mandatory Critical Stage inspections during the course of construction
- The issue of Occupation Certificates on completion of building works
- The issue of Complying Development Certificates
Why Choose Council's Building Approvals Team?
- We have the long-term support and stability of Council - "we will always be there for our customers and the community"
- We are able to provide a comprehensive range of building approvals, building certification, inspections and building approval advisory services
- We provide efficient, cost-effective and quality services
- We have a team of professionally qualified and experienced Building Surveyors
- We are fully independent and ensure that all building regulations, construction standards and Development Consent requirements are complied with
- We have access to Council's approvals history, Planning & Engineering Officers, providing quick advice and assistance to our customers
- We are flexible and will endeavour to meet all of our customer's needs
- We can offer a competitive price package to our customers.
Council's Building Certification Team can approve your Construction Certificate within 5-10 working days from its submission
To enable a 5-10 day turn around time please ensure:
- All relevant information and documentation has been submitted.
- The Construction Certificate application checklist has been completed as this will ensure all information has been submitted.
- A pre-lodgement meeting can be arranged to assist in streamlining the construction certificate process.
- All relevant development consent conditions have been satisfied i.e. conditions that require payment of fees, contributions; and the provision of documents or reports prior to the issue of the Construction Certificate
Work with your local team
With the long-standing security of being part of local government, Council's Building Approvals Team offers quality, impartial and timely assessment, inspection and certification services. Our local knowledge saves you time and money. Our experienced building surveyors and assessment officers are always there to help with your applications every step of the way. Working only within the Great Lakes local government area, they are never far away from your development if required for assistance.
Major Projects
Council's Building Approvals Team can tailor its services to meet the demands of major projects. A member of the Team will be assigned to the project for its duration to assist with all your certification needs.
The Building Approvals Team can work with you throughout the approvals process to ensure that everything runs smoothly. For assistance and further information contact Council's Customer Service Centre on (02) 6591 7222 and ask for the Building Approvals Team Manager.
Exempt and Complying Development - Published: 28 Aug 2009
Council has provisions for some small scale, low impact developments to be undertaken without development consent, these are referred to as exempt and complying development. more ..
There are 7 Steps in the Construction Process: - Published: 25 Jun 2009
Application for Construction Certificate - Issue of Construction Certificate - Appointment of Principal Certifying Authority - Notice of Commencement - Critical Stage Inspections - Issue of Occupation Certificate - Refund of Damage Bond more ..
What is a Construction Certificate? - Published: 25 Jul 2005
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 provides that a person who has a Development Consent, which involves any building work, must obtain a construction certificate. more ..
What is a Principal Certifying Authority? - Published: 25 Jun 2009
A Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) plays an integral role in the construction process, overseeing the project from the commencement of work through to the completion of the building, conducting inspections at each required stage. You can either appoint Council or an Accredited Private Certifier to be the PCA. Council's Building Assessment Team offers a professional service if appointed as the PCA. more ..
Sediment & Erosion Control on Construction Sites - Published: 25 Jun 2009
Soil erosion on building sites can be a major source of sediment pollution in our waterways. In fact, a single building block can lose four truckloads of soil in one storm. Washed from the sites into stormwater drains this sediment is eventually deposited in creeks, rivers and lakes in the area. Although a single block of land may seem a small part of the river catchment, the cumulative effect of polluted runoff from a number of building sites can have a dramatic impact on water quality.
This information applies to owner-builders or single building block construction sites, but it does not cover large scale land developments. more ..
Building Compliance - Published: 25 Jun 2009
Great Lakes Council views illegal building work or the failure to comply with the terms and conditions of a development consent as extremely serious. Council is committed to rigorously monitoring any unauthorised changes to Development Applications or illegal building works. The consequences of carrying out illegal building works are significant and you should not under any circumstances risk it! more ..
What is an Occupation Certificate? - Published: 25 Jun 2009
An Occupation Certificate, issued under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 allows a person to occupy and use a new building or change the use of an existing building. An Occupation Certificate must be issued by the Principal Certifying Authority on satisfactory completion of the development and verifies that the building is suitable to occupy or use in terms of the requirements of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Development Consent. more ..
When do I need a Building Certificate? - Published: 25 Jun 2009
A Building Certificate (also known as a s149B Certificate) is a certificate issued by Council under the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979 or the Local Government Act 1993 stating it will not Order or take proceedings for an Order, to have the building (covered by the certificate) be demolished, altered, added to or rebuilt. In addition, Council will not take proceedings in relation to any encroachment of the building onto land under the control of Council. The certificate is valid for a period of seven (7) years. more ..
Fire Safety Measures - Published: 25 Jun 2009
Under the provisions of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000, prior to the occupation of a new building or part of a building and upon completion of works required under a Council Fire Safety Order, a Fire Safety Certificate is required to be submitted to Council. The owner/s of a building must also submit a Fire Safety Statement to Council on an annual basis. more ..
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