Building works can cause disruption, but talking about designs and timeframes with neighbours can help alleviate concerns

Granny flats offer a diverse and affordable housing solution and are a popular development option.

Certain works to waterway structures may be done as complying development (fast-track approval process)

Removing trees to develop a site may be complying development (fast-track approval process) if it meets the relevant standards

Constructing or installing tents, marquees or booths up to 500 square metres for community events may be done as complying development

Swimming pools may be done as complying development (fast-track approval process) if the proposal meets development standards

Strata subdivision may be carried out under complying development (fast-track approval process) if it meets Subdivision Code standards

The Housing Code allows certain works to be carried out as complying development provided the proposal meets the relevant development standards.

Some internal and external housing alterations may qualify for the complying development pathway.

Some business and commercial enterprises may be carried out in a house