Council Approval Experts for Home Owners

Building improvements and alterations are the obvious way to add value to your home. You may wish to improve the aesthetic and street appeal, or maybe you simply want to improve your lifestyle.  Is your family is growing and you need to add an extra bedroom or a granny flat?  Maybe your investment property is looking a bit tired and the tenants have requested a new bathroom or kitchen.

Regardless of their purpose, your improvements and renovations need to meet council requirements. Without this, your project won’t be approved and your investment will be wasted. It is crucial that you don’t just jump in boots and all, and begin to build.

Great planning and preparation are key.

From the outset, attention to every detail will keep your budget and timelines intact. 

With so many reports to prepare, surveys to conduct, engineers and tradespeople to consult with, it makes sense to engage a council approval expert.

Overlooking any step in the council approval process can have serious consequences for your dream renovation.

An example of this is the Council Report. It is just one of many council requirements, and it must be filed before the proposed changes to your property can be approved. Sadly, homeowners sometimes overlook this step and instruct their builders to begin construction. 

When council audits the property and discovers unapproved alterations, the property owner can be fined, or even required to remove them. This is a heartbreaking and unnecessary turn of events that could be completely avoided. Stay safe and coordinate first with the local council and get professional advice from the planning officer.  Local Approvals can do this on your behalf, saving you time and money in the long run.