A change of use is a separate submission type through DDA’s Building Modification route; it is not a fit-out application. Confirm the required design review and permit before starting work.
Separate the proposed use from the existing approval
A change of use is its own submission type through Building Modification, not a fit-out. Describe the current approved use and the proposed activity clearly so the appointed team can prepare the correct application.
Describe the current and proposed use
Gather the existing approved plans, unit details, owner permission and a clear description of the proposed use. Ask the appointed team which architectural, structural and building-services information the application requires.
Plan the modification submission
Document the change
Compare the existing approval and proposed activity.
Confirm the DDA route
Check the current modification application and any relevant circulars.
Coordinate the design
Have the responsible designers assess the affected parts of the building.
Plan later stages
Confirm the permit, inspection and completion requirements.
Confirm what the approval covers
DDA’s modification form separates design-review and permit submittals. A planning or design response should not automatically be treated as permission to start works. Check the deliverable and its conditions. DDA’s Fit-Out Permit notes state that, if DDA decides the submission should have been a Building Modification, the fit-out fee is not refunded. Confirm the application type before submitting.
Support with a change of use
Gravity can help review the project information and coordinate the agreed design and approval scope. Talk to us about your project.