In this episode, let’s talk about question 2. This question is “What are you allowed to do?” 

More specifically, it’s “What does your local authority or council say you’re allowed to do?” 

Council rules and regulations can seem like a complete minefield to many homeowners. 

It can be a complete dampener on your plans if you let it … but Amelia promises you, it doesn’t have to be like this.  

There will be planning regulations as well as building regulations, determining what you can and can’t do in your project.

Your local council will enforce planning regulations and help control how your suburbs and streets will look.

In some councils, if your project meets all their rules, you don’t need any council approval. Or you'll have a fast-track option to get your approval. Some councils will require a Development Application for all types of work. (A Development Application, or DA, is Council’s formal permission to proceed with any work.)

The best place to start is your local council’s website. There’s usually fact sheets, or flow charts starting with “Do I need a Development Application?” that will help you get some information for your project.

There are also building regulations that govern how your project can be constructed. These operate at a national level, with state variations.

Generally, you’ll need a Building Approval to commence construction. This is when your project is formally checked against these building regulations. A Building Certifier (or Private Certifier) can assist you with these approvals.

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In this episode, let&rsquo;s talk about question 2. This question is &ldquo;What are you allowed to do?&rdquo;&nbsp;
More specifically, it&rsquo;s &ldquo;What does your local authority or&nbsp;council say you&rsquo;re allowed to do?&rdquo;&nbsp;
Council rules and regulations&nbsp;can seem like a complete minefield to many homeowners.&nbsp;
It can be a complete dampener&nbsp;on your plans if you let it&nbsp;&hellip; but Amelia promises you, it doesn&rsquo;t have to be like this.&nbsp;&nbsp;
There will be planning regulations as well as building regulations, determining what you can and can&rsquo;t do in your project.
Your local council will enforce planning regulations and help control how your&nbsp;suburbs and streets will look.
In some councils, if your project meets all their rules, you don&rsquo;t need any council approval. Or you'll have a fast-track option to get your approval. Some councils will require&nbsp;a Development Application for all types of work. (A Development Application, or DA, is&nbsp;Council&rsquo;s formal permission&nbsp;to proceed with any work.)
The best place to start is your local council&rsquo;s website. There&rsquo;s usually fact sheets, or flow charts starting with &ldquo;Do I need a Development Application?&rdquo; that will help you get some information for your project.
There are also building regulations that govern how your project can be constructed. These operate&nbsp;at a national level, with state variations.
Generally, you&rsquo;ll need a Building Approval to commence construction. This is when your project is formally checked against these building regulations. A Building Certifier (or Private Certifier) can assist you with these approvals.
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If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

Get It Right with Undercover Architect

In this special launch episode, Amelia Lee  gives you tips on navigating council and local authority rules and regulations.

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