Building

Building Inspector

Responsible contact person is Mr Matthew Crawford, Private Building Certifier on phone 07 4043 9144 (Tully Office) or 07 4030 2261 (Innisfail Office). Note that Council no longer inspects private swimming pools or pool fencing after the initial approval.

Applying for Building Work with Council

The Integrated Planning Act 1997 establishes a simple step-by-step process for making, assessing and deciding development applications in Queensland. This process is called the Integrated Development Assessment System, or IDAS.

pdf Documentation Required Checklist 

IDAS Application Forms

There is a suite of standard forms for making applications and amending approvals under IDAS.

The suite of forms consist of -

Form 1: Development Application
Form 2: Request to change or modify an existing approval

Plumbing

Form 1: Application for Compliance Assessment
Form 2: Proposed Plumbing and Drainage Work

These forms apply across the State of Queensland regardless of the nature or location of the proposed development and regardless of the entity acting as assessment manager for the application.

Please follow the links above to download a copy of the forms you require for your building work. Completed forms need to be signed and submitted to the Council.

Building Fees and Charges

pdf Schedule of Fees and Charges – 2009/2010

pdf Schedule of Charges Contributions – 2009/2010