Content components Flood level approval is a process to check that anyone planning to build or renovate a property has considered their flood risk.You must apply for flood level approval if:your property is at risk of floodingit's a condition of your planning permita report and consent matter affects your building plansa consultant, architect, builder, or building surveyor asks you to.Use our online form:Request flood level approvalThe assessment fee is $320. The fee does not incur GST.You must include a survey plan that shows levels for the:footpathnature stripkerb and channeldrainage pits.You must include floor plans that show:ground and basement levelsvehicle and pedestrian entriesany other possible location where flood water could enter the building.You can request a flood assessment report with advice about the flood risk to your property.Visit our Building or developing on flood-prone land page to get your report.Assessing your plansWe assess your plans within 20 business days.We will check that the proposed development:has a finished floor level above the identified flood level with 300 mm extra height (freeboard)is set back from overland flow paths (the paths that take the main flow of floodwater).If you need to make changes you can resubmit your plans to [email protected].
