If your proposed development is ‘permitted with consent’ then you will have to lodge a development application (DA) with your council.
Regarding residential building works, a DA is also generally required when it comes to:
- Alterations and addition to existing dwellings (less than 3 storeys).
- Single new dwellings (less than 3 storeys).
- Dual occupancy dwellings.
- Granny flats.
- Garages and carports.
- Ancillary outbuildings.
And regarding commercial building works, a DA is generally required when it comes to:
- Commercial office fit-outs.
- Commercial shopfront renovations.
- Signage and advertising structures.
- If building work is required for the opening of a small bar, pub, club, cafe, restaurant or takeaway shop.
- The removal or pruning of trees above 5m in height, a canopy spread over 5m or a trunk diameter of more than 300mmm, at ground level.
Cheers,
Otto