A plain English explanation of this ACT planning and property term.
Building approval is an approval issued under the Building Act 2004 that authorises proposed building work to proceed after confirming that the proposed work complies with the requirements of the Act, including applicable building standards and the building code.
Building approval is permission to carry out building work after it has been checked and confirmed that the proposed work meets the requirements of the Building Act 2004, building standards, and the building code.