After 12 months of collating all the information needed for my building permit, i have now got it "horay". I live in a green area which also needed a planning permit before building permit (part of the 12 month process). I used Yarra Building Surveyor Group (Lillydale, VIC)
www.yarrabsg.com.au, they were very helpful and i totally recommend them. What has been your experience in getting your permits?