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In certain cases, you can request property information from us. Read on to find out what kind of documents you can request and when.
Copies of Building Permits and plans
A Building Permit is a legal document. It's issued before construction begins to make sure the building work meets minimum standards for builders, occupants and the public.
Building owners can request copies of Building Permit documents related to their property.
Where plans relate to buildings with multiple units, we can only provide information about the property or unit that you own. Information on other units and common areas is redacted for privacy reasons.
Fees are listed in the form and depend on what documents you need. We'll email you an invoice after you apply.
Download the application form below and submit your completed response by email to [email protected] or in person at our council offices.
Download application form for copies of Building Permits and plans
Property information for your private building surveyor
Your private building surveyor may need information that we hold about your property, such as flood reports.
The fee is $52.10. We'll email you an invoice after you apply.
Download the application form below and submit your completed response by email to [email protected] or in person at our council offices.
Download application for property information for a private building surveyor
Neighbouring property owners' contact details
When building or excavating near a boundary, you must ensure that neighbouring property isn't affected or damaged by your work.
Your building surveyor will decide if you should send a protection works notice to your neighbours. If they identify that a notice is needed, it's your responsibility to serve it to your neighbours.
We'll provide the contact information of neighbouring property owners after the details (including registration number) of the registered building surveyor for your works are provided to us.
The fee to provide contact information is $60 per property requested. We'll email you an invoice after you apply.
Download the application form below and submit your completed response by email to [email protected] or in person at our council offices.
Download application for ownership details for protection works
Property information for solicitors
When you sell a property, your solicitor can request the following types of property information:
- Building Permits issued in the last 10 years
- inspections
- property risks, such as flood reports and termite risk areas.
The fee is $52.10 for each type of property information. We'll email you an invoice after you apply.
Download the application form below and submit your completed response by email to [email protected] or in person at our council offices.
Download application for property information for solicitors
Fence owner details
You can request the name and address of a fence owner if you need to replace or repair your shared fence.
Under the Fences Act 1968 we can provide the name and address of the owner, but not their phone number or email address.
You can request fence owner details if your property and theirs share a fence, and you are:
- the property owner, or
- applying on the owner’s behalf.
If you are applying on the owner’s behalf you must supply documents, such as a Power of Attorney or a will, to show that the owner consents to you acting on their behalf.