Building & Planning Approval

State and local laws govern all development, building and construction works in the Whitsunday Region, this includes all works on Hamilton Island.
 
All works on Hamilton Island:

• are subject to assessment against the Whitsunday Regional Council 2017 Planning Scheme,
• must be completed lawfully and in accordance with any Hamilton Island Enterprises Limited (HIE) policies listed in this ‘Property, Planning & Construction’ section, including the Hamilton Island Building & Construction Works Policy:

Hamilton Island Building & Construction Works Policy
 

Minor Works & Renovations

Given the high number of holiday rental properties and properties located within complexes governed by Body Corporate Managers, approval is still required even for minor works and renovations. In most cases, approval for these types of works do not require approval from the HIE Design Review Committee and the Alterations & Additions form can simply be submitted without any supporting documentation.

Minor works and renovations include:

• external and internal re-painting, 
• floor sanding, 
• carpet replacement, 
• tiling, 
• installation of new cabinetry, 
• plumbing fixture replacements, 
• re-roofing, and
• soft and hard landscaping.

How to Apply for Approval

Please familiarise yourself with the Hamilton Island Building & Construction Works Policy, which details the application process as a flow chart in Appendix 2, and contains the application form in Appendix 1:

 Hamilton Island Building & Construction Works Policy
 Alterations & Additions to Existing Property

Please submit your completed application form to approvals@hamiltonisland.com.au.

Major Developments & Renovations

For major developments and renovations, approval from the HIE Design Review Committee is often required. Design must be in accordance with the Hamilton Island Building & Siting Guidelines.

Major developments include:

• major renovation works such as extension work, and
• new builds or developments.

How to Apply for Approval

The application process for Major Works & Renovations involves a staged approach.

All major works must be undertaken in accordance with the Hamilton Island Building & Siting Guidelines. Please familiarise yourself with the guidelines, which detail the staged application process as a flow chart in Appendix 5, and contain application forms and checklists in Appendices 6 and 7:

 Hamilton Island Building & Siting Guidelines
  (Appendix 5) Major Works & Renovations - Process Flow Chart
 (Appendix 6) Concept Approval - Application Form & Checklist
 (Appendix 7) Final Building Plan Approval - Application Form & Checklist

Please submit your completed application form(s) to approvals@hamiltonisland.com.au.

Contractors Working on Hamilton Island

All contractors are required to acknowledge and comply with the following:

 Hamilton Island Code of Conduct for Staff & Contractors
 Hamilton Island Standard Building & Construction Conditions 

Please visit the Contractors Working on Hamilton Island page for more information.

How to Contact Us

If you have a question or need help with Building and Planning Approval, here’s how to reach the HIE Development Office:

Helpful resources

Please visit the Whitsunday Regional Council website for more information regarding building and construction compliance in the Whitsundays.