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Council approval is a very important requirement which bennefits the community. Without proper approval your neighbours could build unsafe or unsightly structures right next to your home.

Unsafe excavations on a block next to your house could undermine your houses footings and place it at risk of collapse. These types of things are prevented by an application and approval process.

It is important to put in an application properly with appropriate documentation in order to show the stuctural integridy and the appropriate presentation of your proposed improvement. A major part of most building and development applications is proper drawings.

Information and application forms are available from your local council. Chances are that if you are in the southern regions or Murray Lands then you will be in one of the following councils:

Alexandrina council

Onkaparinga Council

Mid Murray Council

Yankalilla Council

Victor Harbor Council

Adelaide Hills Council

Council approval may require more than one professional. You may be required to present information from a builder, engineer, and draftsperson.

Good drawings will allow both the builder and the engineer to provide relevant information for both application and quotation / estimation of the project costs.

It will pay to ask the council about your proposed activities which may save time and expense later.

Wise Drafting will help you by organising quality engineering, or you can choose your own engineer. You can submit your own plans or we can assist you for a service fee.