Building Approval Process

Please note:  From 1 July 2018 all building approval applications must be submitted to the Airports Building Control (ABC) online.  Click here for the link

Building activity at Darwin International Airport (DIA) is subject to statutory controls under the Airports Act 1996 and the Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996. The Building Approvals Process ensures compliance with requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian standards. 

Please refer to the DIA Building Approvals Guide for information on the Building Approval Process:

• DIA Building Approvals Guide
• DIA Building Approval Process Flowchart
• ABC Fee Schedule

Links

• The Airports Act 1996
• The Airports (Building Control) Regulations 1996  
• The Airports (Environmental Protection) Regulations 1997  
• Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations 1996
• Air Navigation Act 1920
• The Aviation Transport Security Act 2004
• The Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005
• Northern Territory Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations
• Northern Territory Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act
• Disability Discrimination Act of 1992
• Disability (Access to Premises - Buildings) Standards 2010
• Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002
• 2010 Airport Master Plan  
• DIA Environment Strategy 2009
• 2005 Landscape Masterplan
• DIA Landscape Treatment Hierarchy

Application Forms

Permit contacts

• For assistance related to specific permits, please contact the relevant staff member

Trade Waste Documents

• Darwin International Airport Trade Waste Information Sheet
• Standards for trade waste discharged to the sewerage - Schedule 6 & 7 Trade Waste Code

• Trade Waste Application

Current Building Approvals

• List of current projects
• ABC Weekly Report