Building Services
Building Applications
If you are planning to undertake building works, it will be necessary for you to obtain a development permit from Council.
The application forms for such permit are available in the Application Forms section.
Charters Towers Regional Council has a Licensed Building Surveyor on staff to provide a building certification service on behalf of Council.
Council staff accept building applications and undertake supporting administrative processes throughout the week.
Please note that in some circumstances, a building or plumbing Development Permit cannot be issued until Planning Scheme approvals are in place.
For information on the type of Development Approvals required or for information on the Development Approval process, please contact Regulatory Services on phone 07 4761 5544.
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Building Inspections
A Certifier will be available each Tuesday and Friday between 8.30am and 3.30pm.
Inspections by appointment can be arranged by contacting Council.
Council will endeavour to facilitate inspections to meet the needs of the builder as much as possible.
Building Records Search
Details of building development approvals issued by Council pertaining to land within Council's area are available upon written request and payment of search fees.
27kb Building Records Search Form
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Siting Relaxation
Council's Planning Scheme specifies minimum criteria for design and siting standards. Default provisions are also specified in Part 1.0 of The Queensland Development Code.
The Standards must apply unless Council approval to relaxation is granted. A "Siting Variation Application Form" to relax these Standards must be submitted to Council accompanied by specific details of the reasons as to why a relaxation is required.
Payment of fees in the sum of $69.00 is also required.
288kb Allotments over 450m2 QDC MP1.2 - Siting Variation
Building near or over Council Services or Easements
When constructing near or over Council services or easements (i.e. sewerage mains, water mains, stormwater pipes etc.), Council approval is first required.
Generally, Council's requirements in relation to such matters are that all structures are to be located a minimum of two (2) metres clear of the service and no structures are to be built over Council easements.
The reason for this is that adequate protection against damage to infrastructure must be afforded and adequate access must be available for maintenance and repair of same.
For further information on building near or over Council services or easements, email the Regulatory Services Department at mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au or contact Council.
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Application Forms
Mandatory
101kb IDAS Form 1 - Application Details
82.8kb IDAS Form 2 - Building work requiring assessment against the Building Act 1975
271kb Intended Method of Termite Protection
283kb QDC Sustainable Building Requirements
Guidelines
327kb Application checklist - Dwelling, Alterations, Additions, Patios (Class 1a)
321kb Application checklist - Re-roof
326kb Application checklist - Sheds and Carports (Class 10a)
313kb Application checklist - Swimming Pools
270kb Guidelines on conversion of existing Class 10a buildings to Class 1a buildings (e.g. Shed to Dwelling)
Additional forms, templates and guidelines relating to building are available from the Department of Local Government and Planning website.
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