Building or renovation? Know the steps

From there, and once any neighbours are on side, you can plan your build and materials.

This will inform a timeline, which in turn can help in finding available builders or tradespeople to undertake the work, where and when needed.

Depending on your circumstances, the renovation will also need to account for any noise disruptions or restrictions, waste disposal and hazardous material handling, like asbestos.

Any information you may need to know about approvals and certifications can be found on the NSW Fair Trading website - www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au.

You could also use the NSW Planning Portal to find information about development assessment and consent. Go to pp.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/development-and-assessment.