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Commercial Fitout
Internal fitout of an existing commercial space (retail, office, hospitality).
A$15,000–2,000,000 build cost4–16 weeks DA timeline
Typical pathway by state
NSW: Often exempt under SEPP if no use change + no structural / fire / accessibility upgrade. Otherwise CDC or DA.
VIC: Building Permit only if no use change; otherwise Planning Permit
QLD: Building Approval; MCU if use changes
Required documents
- ✓Fitout plans + elevations
- ✓Compliance certificate (NCC Section D + E)
- ✓Mechanical + electrical drawings
- ✓Hydraulic if water/sewer impact
- ✓Acoustic (hospitality / loud uses)
Optional / triggered docs
- •Fire Engineering (if Performance Solution)
- •Accessibility upgrade scope
Typical consultants
Key compliance checks
- ▸Use class confirmed unchanged (no MCU trigger)
- ▸Fire egress preserved
- ▸Accessibility paths maintained (AS 1428.1)
- ▸Sanitary facilities sufficient for occupancy
- ▸Mechanical ventilation / smoke detection compliant
- ▸Hours of operation + amenity impact
Notes
Fitouts that don't change use class are often the fastest pathway in commercial. Hospitality fitouts have more triggers (acoustic, hours, alcohol licence interaction). Tenant works often run under landlord's existing approval — confirm scope.
Recommended pack for this project type
Lite DA Pack A$299