The Building Inspection and Building Application Books have varied information about the construction of buildings in the Randwick Local Government area.
Information in the Building Inspection Books is limited to:

• Street name
• Lot number
• a description of the building to be built
• date the plan was deposited at Council
• name of the owner
• name of the builder and architect
• the value of the buildings to be erected
• the building surveyors report to the Committee.

The Building Application books contain information on:

• name of the owner
• the ward in which the plan is located
• the address
• type of construction
• cost of the building to be erected
• the fee paid and a receipt number
• the officer's report on the building with dates.

The detail in the officer's report is varied depending on approval of the building:

• if alterations to the plans were necessary to gain approval a more detailed officer's report and a completion date was recorded
• If buildings were approved immediately the Officer's report is usually very brief with the recording of one inspection and no completion date.

If you would like to view these books please make an appointment to see the Local Studies Librarian on (02) 9314 4888 or email the library.

Building Inspection Books

• May 1913 - December 1913
• March 1918 - March 1923

Building Application Books

• March 1923 - December 1959