- be exempt development, which means they will not need Council consent if they meet certain requirements
- need a Complying Development Certificate or
- need a Development Application and a Construction Certificate
Council's leaflet Are you thinking of building or renovating? (pdf 700kb) gives an overview of the approvals and certification process.
You can contact us by phone or email, or come into our Customer Service Centre to discuss your proposal with our duty officer.
Sustainability
Randwick City Council is committed to sustainable practices, and encouraging sustainability throughout the area. We have developed a policy on rainwater tanks and have a number of programs to help you make your home energy efficient. The Energy Smart Home and Department of Energy Utilities and Sustainability (DEUS) websites have links to information on how to be Energy Smart at home or work and information on renewable energy.
Building Sustainability Index (BASIX)
BASIX is an internet based tool designed to assess the potential performance of development against a range of sustainability measures. BASIX ensures all new dwellings meet the NSW Government's targets of up to 40 per cent reduction in mains potable water consumption and a 25 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, compared with the average home.
Your home
Your Home, developed by the Australian Greenhouse Office, is a collection of consumer and technical guide materials and tools developed to encourage the design, construction or renovation of homes to be comfortable, healthy and more environmentally sustainable.