Indigo Shire Council

The planning permit and building permit systems operate under different legislation (The Planning & Environment Act 1987, and The Building Act 1993) and are two very different processes. Generally, planning is concerned with the land - the way it will be used and/or developed, whereas building is concerned with the actual construction - its quality and its safety. Planning permits are the approval of "what" you wish to do and "where" you want to do it. They give approval for the use and/or development of land for a specific proposal.

• Planning permits are issued by local Councils.
• Planning permits ensure the development complies with local and State Government regulations.
• Planning permits give authorisation for a use or development on a particular piece of land.
• Building permits authorise the construction or alteration of a building/S, focusing on its structural safety and amenity.
• Building Permits are issued by local Councils or a private building surveyor.
• Building permits approve and allow building projects to proceed.
• Building permits ensure the building regulations are followed.
• Building permits ensure key structural stages of the project are independently inspected. 

When both a planning permit and a building permit are required for a proposal, then the planning permit must be approved and issued before the building permit can be. The building permit must be consistent with the planning permit. Please contact a member of the Planning team or Building team if you are unsure about the permits you require.