What is a Building Approval Plan?

Building approval plans are detailed architectural and engineering documents that show how a proposed building will look, function, and comply with safety, structural, plumbing, and fire regulations before construction begins. 

How Do I Obtain This Document?

1. If your project went through Council (DA/CC) → the plans and approval documents are lodged with Council.

2. Find your Council’s DA Tracker. Google search: “[Your Council Name] DA Tracker”, e.g. Fairfield Council DA Tracker

3. Once inside the tracker:

4. Enter your street address, lot/DP, or DA number if you have it. 

Click Search / View. 

View Application Details. You’ll see a list of applications for your property. Select the relevant Development Application (DA), Construction Certificate (CC), or Complying Development (CDC).

5. After selecting the application, navigate to the Documents, Attachments, or Plans tab. That's where approved plans - like site plans, floor plans, elevations, and consent conditions - are usually available for download.

6. Alternatively, if you are unable to find the documents, contact your Local Council’s planning/building department

What is a Final Construction Drawing?

1. If your project went through Council (DA/CC) → the plans and approval documents are lodged with Council.

2. Find your Council’s DA Tracker. Google search: “[Your Council Name] DA Tracker”, e.g. Fairfield Council DA Tracker

3. Once inside the tracker:

4. Enter your street address, lot/DP, or DA number if you have it. 

Click Search / View. 

View Application Details. You’ll see a list of applications for your property. Select the relevant Development Application (DA), Construction Certificate (CC), or Complying Development (CDC).

5. After selecting the application, navigate to the Documents, Attachments, or Plans tab. That's where approved plans - like site plans, floor plans, elevations, and consent conditions - are usually available for download.

6. Alternatively, if you are unable to find the documents, contact your Local Council’s planning/building department

How Do I Obtain This Document?

  1. A building designer usually prepares the DA set and the CC/CDC set.  
  2. Contact the designer via email or phone and request a PDF copy. Ask specifically for “final construction drawings” rather than approval plans- they often differ, especially after council conditions.