Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare to assess building application.
- Nature and scope of building application are reviewed and relevant legislation, codes and local planning policies are accessed.
- Specific building approval timelines and administrative requirements of the relevant local authority are identified and clarified.
- Proposed development site is inspected where necessary, to assist in understanding the nature of the development and potential impact on surrounding environment and structures.
- Need for advice from external consultants with specialist expertise is identified and relevant consultants are liaised with to provide advice throughout the building application process.
- Aspects of the application requiring consents or approvals from service authorities are identified and initiated.
- Assess building application documentation.
- Documentation received in support of building application is reviewed for accuracy, currency and completeness according to local authority requirements, and further information is requested from client where necessary.
- Property ownership is confirmed with reference to titles and other relevant documentation.
- Documentation submitted is assessed for compliance with current and relevant local planning scheme, codes and legislation, and areas of non-compliance are documented for discussion with client.
- Site of proposed building application is reviewed for possible environmental protection laws and exclusions, and compliance requirements are noted and documented for discussion with client.
- Design plans are assessed for compliance with relevant legislation, codes and regulations, and areas of non-compliance are documented for discussion with client, architect or building designer.
- Required amendments to plans to ensure compliance and proposed alternative solutions are documented and communicated to client
- Assess revised design plans.
- Revised plans and documentation re-submitted for building approval are assessed for compliance.
- Design features requiring clarification are discussed with client, architect or building designer as necessary to ensure plans meet compliance requirements.
- Client is updated on progress of the building application process as necessary.
- Finalise building permission.
- Public notices are arranged according to local authority requirements, and objections are documented and handled according to regulations and workplace procedures.
- Final building permit is processed, including relevant permission conditions that ensure protection of the environment, adjacent structures and where appropriate, heritage listed structures.
- Copy of building permit is submitted to local authority and client where appropriate.