The types of report and consent applications in relation to standard Rescode Regulations under Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 are listed below.

Report and consent applications can be:

• lodged online or 
• by downloading the Application Form ( PDF 192.78KB) and Credit Card Form ( PDF 98.74KB) and submit to Council with all relevant documentation (including an electronic copy).

Ensure all relevant documentation is submitted with your application. Refer to the Report and Consent checklist.

Some Report and Consent applications require advertising to the development sites adjoining owners. You can either undertake the advertising yourself, or you can appoint Council to undertake the advertising at a cost. A minimum advertising period of 14 days applies when Council advertises.

Applicant undertakes advertising

Information provided to adjoining neighbour owners must reflect the nature of the proposal and extent of noncompliance(s). Through the adjoining neighbour owners comments, it must be clear to Council’s assessing officer that neighbours understand the nature of the proposal, specific to the regulation.

Council to advertise on behalf of the applicant 

Council may be requested in writing to obtain adjoining owners comments. An advertising fee per property applies.

Council will issue a decision once all information and neighbour comments have been received to the applicant.