This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to prepare planning and development applications for buildings included in National Construction Code (NCC) definitions for all classes of buildings up to three storeys and not exceeding 2,000 square metres in floor area. It includes gathering and assessing documentation that supports the planning and development application process required to obtain planning permission.

The unit is suitable for building surveyors who draw on their broad theoretical knowledge and technical skills to carry out the statutory role of ensuring that proposed building projects meet requirements for issuing planning permits.

This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for building surveying in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to clarify these requirements.