Building Applications

A Building Development Application is required to be submitted to a building certifier for most building works undertaken within the Council area.  An application usually consists of the appropriate application forms, plans, reports and the relevant application fee.

Building inspection requests must be received 48 hours prior to the time required.

To download the application forms and guidelines please visit the Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning website. 

Driveway Applications

To construct a new driveway, also known as a vehicle crossover, or modify an existing driveway, approval is required from Council in the form of a driveway permit.

A driveway permit is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Once construction has started, the driveway must be completed within 10 working days. An application form is required for all driveway constructions or modifications within the Gladstone Region, regardless of the area’s zoning (Rural, Urban Residential, Commercial).

To obtain a permit, the applicant must complete an application to construct a driveway (vehicle crossover) form and submit to Council with the application fee. A non-refundable fee is payable to Council upon application as per the current Fees and Charges Schedule.Applications can be lodged online.

Apply Online

Applications should be made a minimum of 10 business days prior to the commencement date of works. The proposed driveway works must not commence until a permit is received from Council. An inspection is required prior to installing the driveway and the applicant must contact Council to book an appointment for the inspection.

Applicants should note:

• Make themselves aware of Council’s standard conditions prior to completing and application
• The property owner is responsible for all associated costs of construction and ongoing maintenance of the driveway.
• The property owner must contact Before You Dig Australia on 1100 to ensure the proposed driveway location is free from underground services.
• A separate application may not be required where there is an existing application approved by Council with conditions for Operational Works or Development under the supervision of a Registered Professional Engineer Queensland (RPEQ).
• Plan the location of the driveway so that it is clear of any existing street trees in the road reserve. If there is no alternative location and a street tree must be removed, the cost of any remedial works will be at the property owner’s expense and a tree replacement fee will be applicable upon lodgement of the driveway application. 
• When planning your driveway council recommends referring to the Capricorn Municipal Development Guidelines website which has access to applicable standard drawings with acceptable standards .
  • Recommended and Acceptable Driveway Drawings for:
    • Urban or Rural Residential Vehicle Crossovers Where Kerb and Channel Exists – Drawing Number CMDG-R-041A
    • Urban Commercial / Industrial Vehicle Crossovers – Drawing Number CMDG-R-042A
    • Vehicle Crossovers Outside of Urban Areas Where there is no Kerb and Channel – Drawing Number CMDG-R-040A

Applicants who cannot comply with Council’s requirements can request an on-site inspection with a Compliance Officer to discuss acceptable options.

Plumbing Applications

A Plumbing Application is required to be submitted to Council for any plumbing and drainage carried out to domestic and/or commercial properties.  Plumbing and Drainage, amongst other things, can consist of new or additional plumbing fixtures (toilets, basins, baths).
An application usually consists of the appropriate Application Forms, plans, reports and the relevant application fee.

Plumbing Inspection requests must be received 48 hours prior to the time required.

Recent changes to plumbing legislation refer to the Department of Housing and Public Works.

Approved plumbers and drainers forms refer to the Department of Housing and Public Works.

Information on Notifiable work for plumbing and drainage and Form 4’s refer to the Queensland Building and Construction Commission.

To download information on the relevant application fees view our Fees and Charges.

Planning Applications

Town planning