Hi All,
I have a question:) We are looking at a property which was originally built to allow for 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms though because it was used as a child care centre it only had two of the bedrooms built and the other walls were left out to create more space. We were thinking of buying it and adding the internal walls for the other bedrooms.
Hence, my question is when adding internal walls to a property do you have to get council approval for this? All the existing house is brick built, though the new walls we are going to add will be stud walls.
If so do you know approximately how long it would take to get approval for this? We are in the northern suburbs – Perth.
Thanks
Wayne
As far s i know any structural changes need to be council approved. You might be better off just calling the council..
Depends on your council, some are quick, some will set you back weeks – months.
On the topic of council approval, do you need to get permission to put in a meter high deck? i know you need permission for steps..so i guess this could be included.
Hi Wayne,
if you are adding a stud wall i am pretty sure you don't need council approval. I am in perth and i put my own stud wall in my house. I think that if you are removing structural walls your are required to get coucil approval but if you are replaceing what was an exisiting wall you don't.
I definately would suggest contacting your local coucil regarding this though.
Let us know how you get on as i am curious on the legality of my own wall, and would be a good idea if clients ask regarding this as well, i do ceiling fixing / suspension ceilings and stud wall frames so if you need any help message me.
Cheers
Hi guys,
Thanks for the replies. Yeah – I spoke with the council and any structural additions you need to get council approval for. If you are replacing existing walls that's fine – you don’t need approval for this.
You also only need a license if the cost of the work carried out is above $20,000 (eg, your owner builder license).
rgds
Wayne
Wayne – remember that structural additions does include any wall (as this is a defined term).
Check the council DCP, it will tell you if you need approval for, and what works you can do without approval aslong as they comply with certain requirements and whatever is not listed can be done without any issues.
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