I dont give a shit about billion dollar companies. They can suck my unwashed cock ... Until I can build a house on my land without having to have millions of dollars to get past the rules.
Logical answer: To protect one's investment in the project. If one intends to take out a loan and get insurance for the project, then those parties will want to see certification. Just so you are not just taking their money, for example. Just some proof. This is the case for most projects, BTW. Not many people build with cash.
Furthermore, unlike common belief, construction is complicated. There are tons of cowboys who picked out their tools yesterday, and photoshopped an amazing deal, who will gladly take your money and put a bit of crap over the ugly old pipes, or raise a barn with sticks from the hardware store. A consent will have someone experienced look at the plans, and explain some of the common pitfalls. This way all parties are on the same page. And TBH, governments don't charge enough for the service. If one was to employ private qualified peeps, you could easily pay double for certification.
But by all means go ahead and build something with your own money on your own land. Don't connect to the sewer or electrical grid, cos you need certification and permission for those - with reasons. Don't make it too large, and try and be near a tree so it is not obvious in aerial photography. You'll be fine.
I dont give a shit about billion dollar companies. They can suck my unwashed cock ... Until I can build a house on my land without having to have millions of dollars to get past the rules.
There are lots of people who think like that.
Logical answer: To protect one's investment in the project. If one intends to take out a loan and get insurance for the project, then those parties will want to see certification. Just so you are not just taking their money, for example. Just some proof. This is the case for most projects, BTW. Not many people build with cash.
Furthermore, unlike common belief, construction is complicated. There are tons of cowboys who picked out their tools yesterday, and photoshopped an amazing deal, who will gladly take your money and put a bit of crap over the ugly old pipes, or raise a barn with sticks from the hardware store. A consent will have someone experienced look at the plans, and explain some of the common pitfalls. This way all parties are on the same page. And TBH, governments don't charge enough for the service. If one was to employ private qualified peeps, you could easily pay double for certification.
But by all means go ahead and build something with your own money on your own land. Don't connect to the sewer or electrical grid, cos you need certification and permission for those - with reasons. Don't make it too large, and try and be near a tree so it is not obvious in aerial photography. You'll be fine.