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

If you want to conduct building works that may be a hazard to the public, you must take protective measures. If these measures project over the street alignment you must apply for a Regulation 116 report and consent. Read more here.

Ensure all relevant documentation is submitted with your application. Refer to the Report and Consent checklist ( PDF 200.49KB).

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• Report and Consent (Dispensation) Application
• Report Only (Dispensation) Application
  • A Report application can only be applied for when prior written consent from Council has been obtained
• Report and Consent (Dispensation) Application - Hoarding
• Amendment to a Report and Consent (Dispensation) Application
  • Amendments can only be applied for when you have received a written offer from Council following a refusal or you have prior written consent.
• Extension of Time to a Report and Consent (Dispensation) Application

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 28 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.