Gold Coast City Council revise procedure for Building Over Stormwater applications – Professional Certification Group
Gold Coast City Council has a new procedure for building near stormwater (BOSW) applications, which requires the lodgement of
» the engineer’s foundation design;
» CCTV survey video; and
» written report at pre & post construction stages.
A bond of $5000 minimum is also required, refundable on satisfactory completion of works.
Council is not charging a fee for BOSW applications at this stage.
Brisbane City Council has now published further information about changes to siting variations which can be found at: https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/do-i-need-approval/types-of-approval/building-near-the-boundary
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