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.
 

Development Application Kit (Second Dwelling)

As a trial the Scenic Rim Regional Council has introduced an Application Kit for Development Applications (Second Dwelling) designed to assist applicants in providing a well made application at time of lodgement.

There is also a fact sheet for more information on the application kit and general advice regarding development applications.