If you are thinking about building a new home or structure, doing renovations or even demolition, you will need to undergo the development application process. This can be complicated but a building consultant can make the process easier for you. Read on for more.

Development applications are necessary if you are planning on building a new home, renovating or adding extensions to your existing home, adding significant structures such as a deck, carport, or shed, or if you are planning to demolish all or part of a building. This is where a building consultant can help you. They will act as a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) and liaise with the council to ensure that your work will meet all of their necessary standards. They will gather plans and documentation that relate to your work and submit them. If council require any changes, they can take care of ensuring that they are made. Once your development application has met all of the requirements and has been approved, you can go ahead and get the construction certificate that actually allows you to start work.