Site plan guides
Plain-English answers to the questions councils, certifiers and builders actually get asked — from the team behind RapidSiteplan.
What is a site plan? Everything council expects to see on oneA site plan shows your property from above with boundaries, existing buildings and the proposed structure — here is exactly what councils and certifiers expect on it.
Site plans for patio & carport approval in QueenslandWhat certifiers check on a patio or carport site plan in QLD: setbacks, site coverage, attachment to the house — and the mistakes that trigger RFIs.
How much does a site plan cost in Australia? (2026 guide)Drafting services charge $150–$500+ per site plan and more per revision. Here is what the options really cost — drafting service, surveyor, or doing it yourself.
Site plan vs survey plan — which one do you actually need?A site plan shows your project on the lot; a survey plan legally certifies the boundaries. Most backyard projects only need the first — here is how to tell.
Shed council approval in QLD — when you need it and what to drawSmall sheds can be exempt, bigger ones need building approval — and either way the site plan decides how smooth it goes. The QLD rules in plain English.
Pool fencing site plans in QLD — what compliance actually checksQueensland pool safety certificates live and die on the barrier — here is what your pool fencing site plan must show: heights, gates, NCZs and distances.