Next Project Building Permits

27/08/2026

The BPC has finally updated the 'Guide to Standards and Tolerances'.

These aim to give consumers a guide to what can be considered a 'reasonable' standard to hold a builder to, however, we believe builders should always aim to exceed these standards.

23/12/2025

23/12/2025

The BPC has immediately suspended the building registrations of Unik Constructions Pty Ltd and its nominee director in the interests of the public.

The following domestic and commercial builder registrations are now in effect, pending a show cause process:

• Unik Constructions Pty Ltd – CDB-U 59675, CCB-L 75296
• Pratheepan Saravanapavan – DB-U 37125, CB-L 37686

The company and director also face a combined $230,000 in fines.

Unik Constructions failed to comply with the BPC’s orders to fix defective building work at sites across Bayswater, Carrum Downs, Croydon, Mitcham and Nunawading.

BPC inspectors found a record number of defects at the Carrum Downs site where seven townhouses were under construction.

Unik Constructions and Saravanapavan have the right to appeal the immediate suspension at VCAT.

Read more at our website: go.vic.gov.au/4p9s170

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Disclaimer: Other individuals or businesses may have similar names to those subject to disciplinary or legal action. You can check a practitioner’s licence, registration or disciplinary and prosecution history at bpc.vic.gov.au/check.

27/03/2025

Building Permits - Fast turnaround - North East Victoria - No need to deal with Local Council for your Building Approval!

http://www.nextproject.au/apply-now

05/03/2025

All pools capable of holding more than 30cm of water must have a compliant safety barrier – regardless of whether children live at the property.

Pool owners are legally responsible for ensuring a barrier’s effective operation at all times.

This means it must be maintained in between the required four-yearly pool inspections and lodging a new compliance certificate with council.

Download our pool safety checklists to assess your barrier’s compliance between inspections: go.vic.gov.au/3HSVpw8

If in doubt, speak to your council or a qualified pool inspector.

05/03/2025

Chances are most swimming pool barrier certificates are closing in on 4 years since first registration with Council.

We are aware there will absolutely be a 'mad rush' on bookings when everyone realizes their renewal is coming due around the same time.

Have you considered booking a re-inspection earlier to have your renewal date 'out-of-cycle' with everyone else in the community?

Bookings are currently available at a reduced rate
(Booking rates will increase significantly across Victoria no matter where you look when the rush arrives later in the year)

https://www.nextproject.au/swimming-pool-compliance

Building Surveyor - North East Victoria.
Prompt building permit approvals.

07/02/2025

Attention:

*** Strathbogie Shire Council ***
*** Benalla Rural City Council ***
*** Greater Shepparton City Council ***

There is now a local business available to get your building approvals sorted!

Operating out of the Violet Town area, we are now accepting bookings for Building Surveying services including Building Permit approvals, Swimming Pool Barrier Compliance Inspections, Demolitions Permit approvals as well as comprehensive Building Surveying Consultancy services.

A building surveyor is the only person who can issue you with a building permit to start your project, and you do NOT have to get this from your local Council.

Contact us today to discuss your next project!

www.nextproject.au