Request copies of building plans

You may need copies of house plans or commercial building plans to help prepare designs for new building work, garages or other outbuildings on your property.

Before applying, please note:

• Plans and permits are the property of the owner, and copies of documents may only be provided to the owner or an agent of the owner (written letter of consent from the owner required). Proof of identity will be required.
• There is no guarantee that the required plans or documents will be available or that the quality will be to a particular standard.
• Permit files more than 40 years old are unlikely to be available.
• Boundary setbacks and other dimensions shown on plans should not be relied upon without being confirmed on-site by a licensed land surveyor.
• Sewer drainage lines are rarely shown on building permit plans, and stormwater (roof runoff) drainage lines, if shown, are usually indicative and cannot be relied upon without being confirmed on site.
• Currently, Council can only provide electronic copies of planning and building plans. We cannot send printed copies.
• Most physical files are stored offsite in an external storage facility. Accessing these records can take up to 15 business days.

Please note this information and process applies to requests for plans associated with a building permit only.

How to apply