Rates Only Search

Cost: non-urgent $118.00 (5 working days)

This search will only provide current rates information.

Note: updated rates information will only be available for four weeks from date of application.

Flood Level Requests (Development)

Cost: non-urgent $162.00 (5 working days) (one application per lot)

This search provides a report showing the levels of the adopted flood regulation line and the 1 in 20 development line in relation to the subject lot. The adopted flood regulation line is based on the highest reliable flood data encompassing the 1974 flood level, the 2011 flood level or the calculated 1 in 100 average recurrence interval (ARI)(Q100) flood level. The 1 in 20 development line is based on the calculated 1 in 20 average recurrence interval (ARI)(Q20) flood level. The Ipswich Planning Scheme places constraints on development below the adopted flood regulation line and in general does not allow development below the 1 in 20 development line.

Planning and Development Property Search Certificates (Limited)

Cost: $457.00 (5 working days)

A limited planning and development property search certificate contains the following information for premises:

  • Information required under the provisions of the Planning Act 2016 and the subordinate Planning Regulation 2017 in relation to limited planning and development certificates.
  • Outstanding show cause/enforcement notices issued under the Integrated Planning Act 1997, Water Supply and Sewerage Act, Sustainable Planning Act 2009 and/or the Planning Act 2016.
  • Outstanding health requirements.
  • Rates information - updated rates information only available for four weeks from date of application.
  • Outstanding charges against the land.
  • Unregistered resumptions or realignments.
  • Access details (road maintenance) - if applicable.
  • Legal costs.

Note: price on application for certificates involving multiple lots.

Planning and Development Property Search Certificates (Standard)

Cost: $1,375.00 (10 working days)

A standard planning and development property search certificate, in addition to the information contained in a limited planning and development property search certificate, must contain or be accompanied by the following information for the premises:

  • Information required under the provisions of the Planning Act 2016 and the subordinate Planning Regulation 2017 in relation to standard planning and development certificates.

Note: price on application for certificates involving multiple lots.

Planning and Development Property Search Certificates (Full)

Cost:

  • $4,005.00: market value up to $500,000.00 (30 working days)
  • $5,150.00: market value greater than $500,000.00 and up to $1,000,000.00 (30 working days)
  • $7,320.00: market value greater than $1,000,000.00 (30 working days)

A full planning and development property search certificate, in addition to the information contained in a standard planning and development certificate, must contain or be accompanied by the following information for premises:

  • Information required under the provisions of the Planning Act 2016 and the subordinate Planning Regulation 2017 in relation to full planning and development certificates.

Note:  price on application for certificates involving multiple lots.

Residential/Domestic Building and Plumbing Records Search

Cost: non-urgent $299.00 (10 working days) - urgent $466.00 (5 working days)

This search will not include any plans.

This search will provide a list of building and plumbing approvals issued over the requested property, i.e. dwellings and other buildings (sheds, carports, pools, etc). The search will note the date of approval of each structure and date of final certificate if issued.

Residential Building Approval Documentation - Single Structure

Cost: non-urgent $224.00 (10 working days)

This search will provide documents available for nominated structure/approval  - e.g., application form, decision notice, engineering certification, soil report, approved plans, final certificate, and associated documentation where available, i.e. dwelling, additions or renovation to a dwelling, shed, patio or carport, etc.
There is a free text area available on the search application form which will need to be completed by the applicant to specify which structure the search will be carried out on. If the free text area is not completed Council will only provide the applicant with approval information relating to the dwelling.

Building Location Envelope Plan

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

This search will provide a copy of the building location envelope plan that has been approved as part of the development approval. This plan will show any siting and access constraints over the land. This is a condition of the development approval and runs with the land.

Note: If the property is not subject to a building location envelope a refund will not be considered.

Copy of Internal Sewerage Plan - Residential (House Drainage Plan)

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

This search will provide a copy of the approved internal sewerage plan. This plan identifies where the sewerage runs from inside the dwelling and connects into the main sewerage infrastructure.

Note: Where sewerage infrastructure is not available the dwelling may be connected to a septic system or other similar onsite facility. If available Council will endeavour to provide a copy of the approved plumbing plan depicting the possible location of this facility within this search.

Vacant land: If a search is requested on vacant land with no dwelling application lodged, an internal sewerage plan will not be available and a refund of this search will not be considered.

For 'As Constructed' sewerage plans contact Queensland Urban Utilities on 132 657.

Commercial/Industrial Building and Plumbing Records Search

Cost: non-urgent $570.00 (10 working days)

Note: An additional $167.00 per hour will be charged if the work exceeds 3 hours.

This search will provide a list of building and plumbing approvals on Council records with date of approval of each structure and date of final certificate if issued over the commercial/industrial premise, i.e. factories, warehouses, shopping centres, shop fit outs etc.

This search will not include any plans.

Commercial Building Approval Documentation (up to three approvals)

Cost: non-urgent $550.00 (10 working days)

This search will provide every documents available relating to building approvals issued for a commercial premise. This search will only provide documentation for up to three structures.

There is a free text area available on the search application form which will need to be completed by the applicant to specify which structures the search will be carried out on. If the free text area is not completed Council will provide the applicant with the 3 most recent building approvals issued over the premise.

Note: A building approval will generally have the following documents available: application form, decision notice, engineering certification, soil report,  certificates and approved plans. A copy of the final certificate and any supporting documentation regarding the issuing of a final certificate will also be included in this search (where available).

Certificate of Classification (already issued by council/private certifier)

Cost: non-urgent $137.00 per certificate (10 working days)

This search provides a certificate of classification for a commercial premise (factories, warehouses, shopping centres) where one has been issued by Council or a private certifier.

Consideration should be given to the age of the structure in question – Council’s records generally date back to 1975 with the introduction of the Building Act and Certificates of Classification may not be available for building erected prior to 1975 (in this instance Council will provide a formal response).

A refund will not be issued for this search.

Hydraulic Services Plan (Commercial)

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

This search will provide a copy of the hydraulic services available for the premise. This will include sewerage, stormwater and water location plans (where available). Council can only provide this information where a structure has an existing approval.

For vacant land with no approval/s issued please contact Queensland Urban Utilities as they may have information available for the main infrastructure.

Vendor Rates Certificate

Cost: Nil (5 working days)

This search can only be requested by Vendors or their appointed representative/s.

This search will only provide current rates information.

Note: Verbal advice of updated rates information will only be available for four weeks from the date of application.

House Plans Only - Residential

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

A copy of the approved dwelling plans only.  This search does not include copies of plans for extensions or additions to the dwelling.

Site Plan Only - Residential and Commercial/Industrial

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

A copy of a site plan will be provided.  This plan provides location of structure/s on site.  If there are multiple structures on site, the applicant should specify which site plan is required.
There is a free text area available on the search application form which will need to be completed by the applicant to specify which structure the search will be carried out on. If the free text area is not completed Council will only provide the applicant with the site plan relating to the dwelling.

Other Structure plans (single structure) (e.g shed, carport, house extension, pool/spa)

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

A copy of building plans only for one approved structure will be provided. The applicant should specify which building the plans are required for.
There is a free text area available on the search application form which will need to be completed by the applicant to specify which structure the search will be carried out on.

File certificate (Residential and Commercial/Industrial eg. Final certificate, waterproofing, termite)

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 per certificate/document (10 working days)

A copy of a one file certificate will be provided. The applicant is to specify which certificate is required.

There is a free text area available on the search application form which will need to be completed by the applicant to specify which structure the search will be carried out on.

Copy of Soil/Engineer's Report (Existing Dwelling only)

Cost: non-urgent $70.00 (10 working days)

A copy of a the soil/engineer's report for the existing dwelling only will be provided.