PRACTICAL BUILDING PERMIT SOLUTIONS FOR PROJECTS ACROSS VICTORIA
WE MAKE COMPLEX BUILDING APPROVALS SIMPLE.
Whether you’re building a new home, extending or renovating an existing property, developing apartments, completing a commercial fit-out or constructing an industrial facility, the Building Permit process can involve multiple consultants, approvals and regulatory requirements.
Conti Group Building Consultants provides Building Permit and building surveying services across domestic, residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout Victoria.
Our Registered Building Surveyors work with owners, builders, architects, designers, engineers and developers to identify approval requirements early, resolve issues as they arise and guide projects through the Building Permit process from assessment through to completion.
REGISTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS
Professional Building Permit assessment and building surveying services.
25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience across building approvals and complex projects.
VICTORIA-WIDE SERVICE
Building Permit services across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
ALL PROJECT TYPES
Domestic, multi-residential, commercial and industrial projects.
BUILDING PROJECTS ARE COMPLEX. YOUR BUILDING PERMIT SHOULDN’T BE.
A Building Permit can involve architectural drawings, engineering, planning requirements, consultant documentation, referrals and regulatory assessment. Identifying what is required early can prevent unnecessary delays once the project is ready to proceed.
Conti Group can assist with:
- Identifying Building Permit requirements
- Reviewing drawings and supporting documentation
- Identifying missing or inconsistent information
- Assessing compliance with applicable building requirements
- Coordinating required referrals and approvals
- Working with architects, designers, engineers and builders
- Coordinating required referrals and approvals
- Resolving issues identified during assessment
- Issuing the Building Permit where requirements are satisfied
- Undertaking mandatory inspections
- Progressing the project through to completion
Building Permit Solutions for Every Type of Project
From domestic alterations through to complex commercial and industrial developments, Conti Group provides Building Permit services across a broad range of building classifications and project types.
01
Domestic
HOMES, EXTENSIONS, RENOVATIONS & DOMESTIC BUILDING WORK
We regularly assist with Building Permits for:
- New homes
- Extensions and additions
- Renovations
- Structural alterations
- Decks and verandahs
- Pergolas and alfresco areas
- Garages, sheds and carports
- Swimming pools and spas
- Retaining walls
- Other Class 1 and Class 10 building work
Whether you are a homeowner, builder or designer, we help identify the applicable approval requirements and guide the Building Permit process through to completion.
02
Residential
APARTMENTS, MULTI-RESIDENTIAL & ACCOMMODATION BUILDINGS
We assist with:
- Apartment buildings
- Multi-unit residential developments
- Townhouse developments
- Boarding houses
- Residential accommodation buildings
- Mixed-use developments
- Alterations to existing apartment buildings
- Common-property works
- Residential refurbishments and upgrades
- Changes affecting building classification or use
We work closely with architects, developers, builders, engineers and specialist consultants to keep the approval process coordinated.
03
Commercial
FIT-OUTS, DEVELOPMENTS & PUBLIC BUILDINGS
We assist with:
- Retail fit-outs
- Office fit-outs
- Hospitality premises
- Medical suites
- Childcare centres
- Aged-care facilities
- Schools and education buildings
- Community facilities
- Assembly buildings
- Commercial refurbishments
- New commercial developments
- Changes of use
- Alterations to existing commercial buildings
Our focus is on identifying important approval issues early and working collaboratively with the project team.
04
Industrial
WAREHOUSES, FACTORIES & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS
We provide Building Permit services for:
- Warehouses
- Factories
- Industrial units
- Industrial estates
- Mezzanine floors
- Industrial fit-outs
- Manufacturing facilities
- Processing facilities
- Large isolated buildings
- Existing industrial alterations
- Changes of use
- Multi-tenancy industrial developments
We work with developers, builders, architects, engineers and specialist consultants to establish an appropriate and practical approval pathway.
NOT SURE WHAT YOUR PROJECT REQUIRES?
WHAT DO WE NEED TO GET STARTED?
If you already have plans or project documentation, send them through with your enquiry. We can review the information available and identify what is required to begin the Building Permit process.
- Property address
- Brief description of the proposed works
- Architectural drawings
- Structural engineering
- Planning Permit and endorsed plans, where applicable
- Title and property information
- Other available consultant documentation
Don’t have everything yet? That’s fine. Send us what you have and we can identify the next steps.
WHY BUILDING PERMITS GET DELAYED
Most Building Permit delays begin before the permit is ready to be issued. Incomplete documentation, late design changes and approval requirements identified too late can all slow a project down.
MISSING INFORMATION
Incomplete drawings, engineering, reports or supporting documentation can prevent the assessment from progressing.
PLANNING PERMIT CONDITIONS
Where a Planning Permit applies, the Building Permit documentation needs to appropriately respond to the endorsed plans and relevant conditions.
DESIGN CHANGES
Changes made during design or assessment can introduce new compliance requirements and additional documentation.
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Alterations and additions to existing buildings can raise issues that do not arise with straightforward new construction.
FIRE-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Residential, commercial and industrial projects may require specialist fire-safety input, authority referrals or Performance Solutions.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility requirements can affect entrances, paths of travel, sanitary facilities, circulation spaces and other aspects of the building design.
STRUCTURAL COORDINATION
Architectural and structural documentation needs to coordinate. Conflicting information can result in RFIs and delays.
BUILDING PERMIT AMENDMENTS
Projects sometimes change after a Building Permit has been issued. Proposed changes need to be assessed and documented before the affected work proceeds.
Identifying these matters early gives the project team more opportunity to resolve them before they affect construction.
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PATH TO APPROVAL
Good projects begin with good planning. Our Building Permit process is designed to provide clear communication and practical guidance at every stage.
1 Initial Consultation
We establish the proposed scope of work and identify the likely Building Permit and approval requirements.
2 Documentation Review
We review the available drawings and supporting documentation and identify information required before the assessment can progress.
3Building Permit Assessment
The Building Permit documentation is assessed against the applicable Victorian building legislation, National Construction Code and relevant requirements.
4 Building Permit Issued
Once the applicable requirements have been satisfied, the Building Permit can be issued and the authorised building work may commence.
5 Mandatory Inspections
The applicable mandatory stages are inspected during construction in accordance with the Building Permit.
6Project Completion
Following completion and satisfaction of the applicable requirements, an Occupancy Permit or Certificate of Final Inspection is issued where required.
1 Initial Consultation
We establish the proposed scope of work and identify the likely Building Permit and approval requirements.
2 Documentation Review
We review the available drawings and supporting documentation and identify information required before the assessment can progress.
3Building Permit Assessment
The Building Permit documentation is assessed against the applicable Victorian building legislation, National Construction Code and relevant requirements.
4 Building Permit Issued
Once the applicable requirements have been satisfied, the Building Permit can be issued and the authorised building work may commence.
5 Mandatory Inspections
The applicable mandatory stages are inspected during construction in accordance with the Building Permit.
6Project Completion
Following completion and satisfaction of the applicable requirements, an Occupancy Permit or Certificate of Final Inspection is issued where required.
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
Many people are unsure whether their proposed building work requires approval. Depending on the nature and extent of the work, a Building Permit may be required before construction can begin.
- New homes
- Extensions and renovations
- Garages, sheds and carports
- Decks, verandahs and pergolas
- Swimming pools and spas
- Retaining walls
- Apartment buildings
- Townhouse developments
- Commercial fit-outs
- Warehouses and factories
- Mezzanine floors
- Changes of use
- Alterations and additions
- Existing building works
When Is a Building Permit Required?
Still unsure? Speak with one of our Registered Building Surveyors about your proposed building work.
Why Clients Choose Conti Group
REGISTERED BUILDING SURVEYORS
Building Permit assessment and building surveying services delivered by experienced Registered Building Surveyors.
25+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Extensive building surveying experience across domestic, residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout Victoria.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
We explain what is required, why it is required and what needs to happen next.
SOLUTION-FOCUSED THINKING
Where approval issues arise, our focus is on identifying an appropriate and workable pathway forward.
COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
We work alongside architects, designers, engineers, builders and specialist consultants.
CLEAR COMMUNICATION
Clients and project teams should understand where the Building Permit stands and what remains outstanding.
Who We Work With
- Homeowners
- Owner builders
- Registered builders
- Architects
- Building designers
- Developers
- Engineers
- Commercial property owners
- Owners corporations
- Project managers
- Property professionals
- Government authorities
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether a Building Permit is required depends on the type and extent of the proposed building work.
Many projects, including new homes, extensions, structural renovations, garages, decks, retaining walls, swimming pools, commercial fit-outs and industrial building work, require a Building Permit before construction can commence.
If you are unsure, refer to our Do I Need a Building Permit? guide or speak with one of our Registered Building Surveyors.
Building Permit timeframes depend on the complexity of the project, the completeness of the documentation and whether additional approvals, referrals or consultant information are required.
A well-coordinated application with complete documentation will generally progress more efficiently than one requiring substantial additional information, redesign or specialist input.
Our focus is on identifying outstanding requirements as early as possible so the assessment can continue to progress.
A Planning Permit generally relates to whether a proposed development or use is permitted under the applicable planning controls.
A Building Permit relates to the proposed building work and its compliance with applicable building legislation and the National Construction Code.
Where a Planning Permit is required, it will generally need to be obtained before the Building Permit can be issued, and the Building Permit documentation must be consistent with the endorsed planning documentation and applicable conditions.
Where building work requires a Building Permit, the work must not commence until the required Building Permit has been issued and is in force.
Commencing work before approval can create significant regulatory issues and may also result in mandatory inspection stages being missed.
If construction timing is critical, speak with us before work begins.
The documentation required depends on the project and may include architectural drawings, structural drawings and computations, specifications, title information, soil reports, energy assessments, Planning Permit documentation, civil or drainage information and other specialist consultant reports.
More complex projects may also require fire-safety, accessibility, mechanical, hydraulic or other specialist information.
Once we understand the project, we can identify the documentation required for assessment.
Mandatory inspection stages are determined for the particular building work and nominated as part of the Building Permit.
Depending on the project, inspections may include footing, reinforced concrete, framework, fire and smoke resisting building elements and final inspection.
Additional inspection requirements may apply depending on the nature of the building work.
Yes. Building projects can change after a Building Permit has been issued.
However, proposed changes should be reviewed before the affected work is carried out.
Depending on the change, amended architectural, structural or consultant documentation may be required and the Building Permit may need to be amended.
Building Permit fees vary depending on the size, classification, complexity and scope of the proposed building work.
Fees may also be influenced by the extent of documentation requiring assessment, mandatory inspection stages, referrals and other project-specific requirements.
Submit your project information and available drawings and we can provide a fee proposal based on the proposed scope.
Yes.
Conti Group provides Building Permit and building surveying services throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria across domestic, residential, commercial and industrial projects.
Following completion of the building work, the applicable final inspection and completion requirements must be satisfied.
Depending on the Building Permit and building classification, completion may involve the issue of an Occupancy Permit or Certificate of Final Inspection.
Any outstanding inspection, documentation or compliance matters need to be resolved before the applicable completion documentation can be issued.
READY TO GET YOUR BUILDING PERMIT MOVING?
Whether you’re planning a new home, extension, residential development, commercial fit-out or industrial project, Conti Group can help establish the appropriate Building Permit pathway.
Speak with one of our Registered Building Surveyors about your project and the documentation required to get the approval process underway.
