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Planning and building

Asbestos

Find out about the dangers of asbestos in homes and how to correctly deal with it.

Book an online appointment

Make an online appointment to talk to someone from planning, building, vegetation, drainage, or planning compliance.

Building applications

Discover the steps to apply for a building permit including information about building regulations, swimming pools and spas, report and consent applications, and engaging a private building surveyor.

Do I need a planning or building permit?

Information on how to obtain your planning permit for different types of development including residential, commercial, industrial, multi-unit, subdivisions and property fencing.

Drains and stormwater

Learn more about drainage, grey water reuse and stormwater controls and permits.

Object to a Planning Permit

Find out the process for objecting to a planning permit application.

Planning and building FAQs

Find out the difference between planning permits and building permits, and answers to other frequently asked questions.

Planning controls and policies

Find out how Council ensures compliance with planning laws by implementation and enforcement of planning controls and policies.

Planning permit applications

Learn about the process and procedures to lodge a planning permit application with Council.

Planning register and advertised plans

Explore the currently advertised planning applications, or search previous applications online in our Planning Register.

Planning scheme amendments

Find out about the City of Kingston's Planning Scheme, current and previous amendments and the procedure for making changes to the scheme.

Council is responsible for inspecting, maintaining and reconstructing municipal roads, and managing assets like footpaths, kerbs, bridges, and roundabouts. Learn about what permits you might need to protect Council infrastructure when building or renovating.

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