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You must apply to a local authority for a licence if you want to erect permanent or temporary advertising signs and structures about your business on public roads.

Local authorities maintain a public register of building control activities such as Commencement Notices, 7-Day Notices, Certificates of Compliance on Completion, Disability Access Certificates and Fire Safety Certificates.

Local authorities regulate the design and construction of new buildings, altered buildings and buildings undergoing a change of use to ensure they comply with fire safety, accessibility, proper planning and building regulations.

You must apply for licence to the local authority if you are a casual trader and you want to sell goods in a public place or designated trading area.

Local authorities may acquire land or property for development through a compulsory purchase process.

Local authorities may take action against owners of unsafe buildings, walls or structures.

Local authorities maintain a public register of derelict sites.

Builders and developers can apply to a local authority for a refund on development levies where they plan to construct residential units within certain thresholds and in specific locations.

Local authorities prepare development plans for land use and development management. You can have an input into the plans through consultation.

You must apply to the local authority for a certificate if you construct a new building, carry out alterations or change the use of a specified existing building. This confirms that a building complies with disability access requirements before it is occupied or used.