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Struggling with insurance for an unapproved build? Learn how a BIC supports compliance and when to involve a planning consultant for smooth council approval.

Not sure if your deck, shed or pergola needs council approval? This guide explains when a BIC is required under NSW planning rules and how expert planning advice can help resolve unauthorised works fast.

A BIC won’t fix poor design or unsafe work. If you need to regularise a deck or retaining wall in NSW, our team at Town Planning Sydney can help with drafting, structural reports and DA approval.

Councils in NSW may reject a BIC if the structure is unsafe or violates planning rules. Our planning consultants explain the top 5 refusal reasons and how to avoid costly delays.

Do I need an engineer’s report for a Building Information Certificate in NSW? Find out what councils look for, when a report is required and how Town Planning Sydney helps streamline your DA approval.

Need a Building Information Certificate in NSW? Discover what drawings councils require—site plans, floor plans, elevations and more. Get expert town planning advice today.

Applying for a Building Information Certificate online in NSW might seem simple, but the details can trip you up. This guide explains the online process step-by-step, with planning advice from experienced consultants who know what councils expect.

A Development Application is required to get council approval for new construction, extensions or land use changes under NSW planning rules.

Can you lodge a BIC without a town planner in NSW? Learn why expert town planning advice can save you delays, rejections and costly council pushback.

Need a BIC for council approval in NSW? Find out how long it takes, what documents you’ll need and how planning consultants can streamline your development application.

When your commercial property fails a BIC inspection, council delays and orders can follow. Learn how our NSW planning experts resolve issues and fast-track DA approval.

If you're buying or leasing a commercial property in NSW, a BIC can protect you from council penalties. Discover how long it's valid and how it helps with DA and CDC approvals.

Opening a new restaurant or cafe? Not sure if you need council approval or a Building Information Certificate (BIC)? Our latest guide breaks it down simply.

Worried about illegal signage? A BIC may protect you from enforcement, but DA approval is still key. Find out what NSW planning rules say.

Getting a Building Information Certificate doesn’t mean you can skip the DA process. Find out when you need both, and how to protect your property legally.

Need a BIC for your NSW commercial property? Learn which documents councils require & how Town Planning Sydney helps streamline approvals.

Can a BIC legalise your unauthorised mezzanine? Our NSW town planning experts explain when a Building Information Certificate is enough, and when you’ll need a DA.

Need a Building Information Certificate (BIC) for your commercial fit-out in NSW? Learn how to navigate the DA process, get council approval and avoid penalties with expert town planning advice.

From application fees to drawing costs, here’s what NSW homeowners and developers should know about Building Information Certificates.

Yes, councils usually inspect your property during a BIC. Learn what they check, how to prepare and how a planning consultant streamlines the approval process.