Devonport City Council is responsible for managing building and development throughout the city to ensure all projects are safe, compliant with regulations, and contribute positively to our community’s future. This service is the central point for all enquiries, applications, and reports related to local planning schemes, building permits, and plumbing regulations.
Please select the option that best matches your needs below
| Request | Content |
|---|---|
| Building Permit Enquiry | Have a question about building regulations or the permit application process in Devonport? This is the central point for all general enquiries prior to lodging a formal building application. You can use this service to ask our team questions such as when a building permit is required for your project (e.g., for sheds, decks, fences, or internal alterations), what documentation you will need to provide, and for general advice on the requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC). |
| Planning Enquiry | Have a question about land use or the Devonport Planning Scheme? This service is for all general enquiries regarding the Devonport Interim Planning Scheme 2013. This is the correct place to ask our planners about the zoning of your property, whether a planning permit is needed for a proposed development or change of use, and what specific rules may apply. Common enquiries relate to subdivision, building setbacks, running a home-based business, and heritage or other special land overlays. |
| Regulatory Plumbing Permit Enquiry | Need to know if your plumbing project requires a council permit? This is the correct place for all general enquiries about the regulations and permits for plumbing installations. You can ask our team questions such as when a permit is required for plumbing work (as opposed to general maintenance), what documentation is needed for an application, and the technical requirements for connecting to Council's sewer and stormwater systems. Common enquiries relate to new bathrooms, kitchen renovations, new stormwater connections, and on-site wastewater management systems. |