Before you undertake any development or building works, you will need to determine what approvals are required.
Certain types of minor development may be carried out as Exempt or Complying Development. All other development will require a Development Application (DA) to be submitted to Council.
Unauthorised development, or using a premises without the required approvals is an offence, which can result in significant penalties.
For a step by step guide to getting approval for some common developments, please refer to Common building projects.