How do I request building information about a property?

We can help you find building information about a property through a property information certificate or by providing copies of building permit plans and documents.

Building permit plans and documents

We keep copies of building permits and endorsed plans for Bayside.

For a fee, property owners, or neighbours or other third-parties with written consent, can request plans and documents online.

Key information about using this service

• Records generally date back to 1960.
• The fee for plan and document retrieval is a non-refundable administration fee.
• There is no guarantee that plans will be available.
• Most physical files are stored offsite. A search for building plans can take a minimum of 15 business days from the time application and payment is received.

Property information certificates

For a small fee, you can also request and pay for a property information certificate online.

These can tell you:

Regulation 51 (1)

• Any permit or certificate of final inspection issued in the last 10 years.
• Whether a combined allotment can be treated as one, and whether any subdivided building is exempt from having to conform to any particular building regulations.
• Any current building notice or order that applies to the property (these require owners to undertake works to address non-compliant issues with the building).

Regulation 51 (2)

Whether the land is in an area:

• Liable to flooding
• Considered to have a level of bushfire risk
• Likely to be subject to significant snowfall
• In a designated termite area
• That has been designated for use or works

Regulation 51 (3)

• Dates that inspections and approvals were carried out in accordance with the mandatory notification stages for building work done on that building or land.