Can a building permit be sought retrospectively for existing unapproved work?

Yes, genuinely possible in many cases — a retrospective permit process exists for existing unapproved works, though it can involve additional inspection and documentation requirements compared to approval sought before construction.

This is worth addressing sooner rather than later if you know of unapproved existing work, since it can genuinely complicate a future sale or renovation if left unresolved.

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