#BCC Archives
Changes to Brisbane Siting Variations on 1 July 2022
Brisbane City Council have advised that Fast Track Assessment will cease on 1 July 2022 and be replaced by the standard referral process. The…
Recent BCC Advice for Pools at Rear of Houses in Traditional Building Character Overlay
Brisbane City Council have recently advised that pools at the rear of houses in the Traditional Building Character Overlay inadvertently trigger a town planning…
Brisbane City Council Offers Discounts for Virtual Plumbing Inspection Fees
Brisbane City Council is offering 50% discount on plumbing inspection fees for some new dwellings where their inspections are conducted virtually. The discount applies to…
Brisbane City Council Updates Standard Drawings for Vehicle Crossover Driveways
Brisbane City Council has issued updated standard drawings for single residential vehicle crossover driveways. The changes require a minimum two metre clearance from the driveway…
Brisbane City Council Changes Definition of Flood Level
The Brisbane City Council changed its flood level definition on 28 May 2021. The definition now references the 1% probability of flood instead of the…
Universal Housing Design Incentive – Brisbane City Council
To encourage new dwellings to be accessible, Brisbane City Council has introduced the Universal Housing Design Incentive. You can see more information from Council’s website…
Brisbane City Council Relaxation Fees 2019-20 Substantial Increase
Substantial increase in relaxation fees – Brisbane City Council The Council has significantly increased their fees: Express – $218.45 to $590 Fast Track –…
Brisbane’s future blueprint (Planning and Building)
Brisbane’s future blueprint was recently released and contains 8 principles to guide growth. These will have major implications on the way in which Council will…
Brisbane City Council | Flood Prone Land
The Brisbane City Council recently introduced minor changes to City Plan 2014. Despite these being referred to as minor amendments by Council, the changes included…
