If you are starting a new environmentally relevant activity (ERA), taking over or making changes to an existing ERA, you will need to consider planning, building, and plumbing approvals.

Planning

Before submitting your application, you should make sure that the site has the correct land use for the proposed business and if any Development Approval is needed.

For planning and development information, see Planning and development.

You con contact our Development Approvals team for more information.

Building approval

To find out if you need building approval, you can:

• lodge an enquiry with us
• engage a building certifier licensed with the Queensland Building and Construction Commission 
• self-assess your proposed work against Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the Building Regulation 2006.

For building information, see Building approval.

You can contact our Building team for more information.

Plumbing approval

Environmental authorities may need plumbing and drainage approval for certain activities. This includes if you do not have access to a sewerage connection and have on-site sewage facilities.

For plumbing and draining information, see Plumbing and drainage

All plumbing and drainage work must be conducted by a licensed plumber.

You can contact our Plumbing and Drainage team for more information.

Advertising signs licence

If you intend to, or already have any advertising signs erected, refer to the advertising sign information.