Processing timeframes – 24 June 2024 update
Consent processing timeframes and delays are as follows:
- Vetting applications:
- Within four working days.
- Start processing a consent application:
- Within 16 working days for residential.
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- Within five working days for commercial.
May 2024 statutory processing timeframes (within 20 working days):
- 90.2% (June to date: 90.4%) for residential.
- 78% (June to date: 81.9%) for commercial.
- For current code compliance certificate timeframes, refer to how building work is certified.
- For current inspection timeframes, refer to building inspections.
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