Single-unit dwellings
One of the key objectives of Brisbane City Council is to provide for:
'a wide range of housing types and tenures across the City to meet the affordability, life cycle and lifestyle needs of different households'.
Single-unit dwellings are units located on individual freehold titles. They are distinct from multi-unit dwellings in that while there may be a group of single-unit dwellings located together, each unit has a separate freehold title. Single-unit dwellings are also distinct from small lot houses.
Multi-unit dwellings by comparison are generally subject to 'community title'. Each multi-unit dwelling owner is part of a body corporate and is responsible with other owners in the same complex for the maintenance of common property.
Types of approvals
If you are considering building a single unit dwelling, you will need:
- planning approval from Brisbane City Council
- building approval from a building certifer
More information on single-unit dwellings, refer to the single unit dwelling criteria.
Proposed single-unit dwelling developments with 10 units or less may be suitable for assessment using the RiskSMART process.
Impact assessable applications
Once Council has made an initial assessment of your application, and you have provided any additional information requested, you must publicly advertise the proposal. This involves:
- placing a sign on your property for a specified period
- placing a notice in a local newspaper; and
- providing written advice to all adjoining property owners
This is a requirement of the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Council will consider any submissions received in response to public notification during the assessment process.
