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Planning permit plans are less sophisticated than building or engineering plans. But they are a specific type of document that contain certain information pertinent to the planning permit. For regular planning permits, these are professionally done.
For most VicSmart planning applications, you can do the plans yourself and/or use the plans provided by the builder or manufacturer. If you use The Complete VicSmart Guide, instructions and simplified examples of what to do can be provided on request.
To get plans professionally drafted, you’ll need a qualified architect, designer or draftsperson.
Drawings and specifications for building works can be prepared by:
Architects, designers and draftspeople can:
They cannot prepare drawings or specifications for building construction works unless they:
An architect or designer/draftsperson should provide a written contract that outlines what you will get for your money. Their fees may be based on a lump sum or an hourly rate.
They have copyright on drawings, plans and documentation provided under your contract. This means you can only use the plans once, and only on the site they were designed for, unless agreed otherwise.
Just copy this list of information requirements and paste into an email to the professional of your choice. Or contact us and we’ll recommend a local one to you.
Derived from Building plans and permits by the State of Victoria