August 15, 2013

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has welcomed new laws passed through Parliament last week which could save households looking to build a new home or shed on their property thousands of dollars.

Mrs Frecklington said that from November 1, building work over or near sewers, water mains and stormwater drains would be assessed through a single, state-wide application process, streamlining building approvals.

“In the past, homeowners wanting to carry out building work on their property, or build a new home, had a maze of red tape and approvals to deal with and no way to appeal an unfavourable decision,” Mrs Frecklington said.

“The new streamlined process could save households as much as $2000 and will allow decisions to be appealed through Building and Development Dispute Resolution Committees.”

She said the code had been developed in close consultation with water service providers, local governments and the building industry.