What is the difference between a Building Permit and a Planning Permit?
A planning permit is for the use and/or development of land. A building permit relates to the construction of a development only, not what the land can be used for. If a planning permit is required for the development, then council’s building department should be contacted to determine the need for a building permit. When enquirying about either a planning or building permit, you are encouraged to ask whether other approvals will be required from within the council.
