Planning decisions, building permits and support for affordable homes.
Housing and Planning guides how the city grows. The department decides planning applications, issues building permits and works with housing partners to keep homes affordable.
What we do
- Assess planning and building applications
- Maintain the city’s zoning map
- Offer housing advice and support for tenants
Building permits take four to eight weeks, depending on the project. Free pre-application advice is available at the Service Centre on Market Street.