Do I need approval

Find out the key facts about a property using Brisbane City Council's online tools: Development.i and City Plan online. Available information includes zoning, site area, overlays and whether a neighbourhood plan guides development in your area. You can then see if you need approval for common residential and business projects, to subdivide land, or to restore a heritage property.

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Obtain key facts about your property and whether planning approval is required for your project.

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Some projects are accepted development and do not require a development application. Others require development approval or are prohibited development. You may also require building approval for building works.

Find out what plumbing and drainage work requires Council approval. Also find out how to apply for approval, arrange plumbing inspections and order plans.

Use this section to find out whether you need approval for your residential project, as well as to find information on getting approval for plumbing and drainage works for residential projects.

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Most subdivisions need planning approval. Find out Council's planning requirements to subdivide land.

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To ensure that businesses are set up in the right area, Council has developed a set of facts and information pages to help you set up your business in Brisbane.

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Find heritage places and buildings in Brisbane with Council's Heritage Register and learn more about how Council protects heritage places. Find out about restoring and researching heritage properties, including any approvals you might need.

Last updated: 28 July 2022

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