Building Services

Development approval is required before you start building and/or plumbing work on your property.

This includes renovations, alterations and additions and before erecting retaining walls, carports and swimming pools.

Council officers can inspect and approve your construction project, in line with state laws.

Temporary Dwelling

People who are building their own home and wish to live on-site must obtain a temporary accommodation licence from Council.

Plumbing and Drainage Notifiable Minor Work

Information on Plumbing and Drainage Notifiable Minor Work can be found using the below link to the Queensland Government - Department of Housing and Public Works:

Information on Notifiable Minor Work

Changes to Pool Legislation

New Pool Laws effective 1 December 2010. Please click here for further information.  

Changes to pool fence laws commenced on 27 July 2012. Please click here for further information.

Rainwater tanks

At its meeting dated 26 February 2013, Council approved a decision for rainwater tanks to be optional on new homes built in the Scenic Rim and connected to a full town water supply.

Scenic Rim properties connected to a trick feed supply or those which rely exclusively on rainwater or bulk water deliveries still require a rainwater tank.
 

Forms

Please click here for Building, Plumbing and Drainage related forms and guidelines. Fees and charges can be found here.

Information Packs

Preliminary Removal Dwelling Information Pack
Class 1a Building Information Pack
Class 2-9 Commercial Building Information Pack
Class 10a Building Information Pack
Class 10b Swimming Pool and Spas Building Information Pack
Class 1 and 10 Plumbing Information Pack
Class 2-9 Commercial Plumbing Information Pack