Changes to approved plans

There have been a few cases recently where the plans approved by Blue Tongue Approvals don’t match what has been built.  This can cause major problems, the most dramatic of which is that Blue Tongue Approvals can’t finalise your application. If your approved plans don’t match what you want to build, you will need to amend them. Some amendments don’t need formal approval but it’s always a good idea to check with your building certifier before you do the work.

While the agreement to certify your project is with Blue Tongue Approvals, Council is the "record keeper" for your approval documents. If Council doesn't have a copy of the "as-constructed" work, it may cause a problem in the future or when you want to sell the property.