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The Gold Coast has introduced new standards for vehicle crossovers. Non-compliance with these will trigger an application to Council. The new standards require that driveways…

Under the new Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, a storage shed is not allowed on a residential or rural lot unless there is an existing house….

As of Monday 1 February 2016, Moreton Bay Regional Council has increased siting relaxation fees from $460 to $750. Unfortunately this information was only released…

Moreton Bay Planning Scheme The new Moreton Bay Planning Scheme will commence on 1 February 2016. The new Scheme will not apply to subdivisions where…

The Commonwealth Government, through NatHERS, will soon be introducing a new universal certificate for energy efficiency software ratings undertaken for dwellings. The certificate will identify…

The QBCC has determined the use of gun nails to secure tie-down connections is inadequate and has directed private certifiers accordingly. For more information, please…

The State Government has approved the Moreton Bay Planning Scheme, which will come into effect on 1 February 2016. The new Scheme is available on…

The QBCC will be checking compliance during random audits and we understand that if this does not dramatically improve, the use of gun nails may…

We have been advised by Logan City Council that they intend to issue fines where a house is occupied prior to the plumbing final being…