About Need Approval?
Need Approval? is a free preliminary approval checker for Australian homeowners planning common domestic projects.
Need Approval? helps homeowners understand whether a proposed domestic project may need building approval, planning approval, council review or special-site investigation.
The tool is rules-first and source-backed. It does not replace a certifier, building surveyor, town planner or council advice.
State-aware
Questions are shown based on suburb/postcode detection.
Rules-first
The logic uses structured rules rather than open-ended AI guessing.
Source-backed
Result cards link back to relevant official sources.