# BESS Report
Once you have completed the category pages and are ready to finalise your report, use the 'Review and submit' button to view a preview of your results. The report contains a complete set of all data entered, so that it can be printed and endorsed as part of a planning permit.
# How did this development perform in each Environmental Category?
This graph shows the score achieved in each category relative to the total points available. It also shows the relative weightings of each category. This graph provides can help you understand which categories to target in order to improve your score.
# How does each component of the building perform?
This section of the report contains a summary of all data entered within the tool. Expand each section to view the detail.
# Items to be marked on plans
This section of the report provides a summary of items that must be marked on the floorplans, based on the information you have entered in the tool. You must provide a drawing reference for each item to verify this. Floorplans SHOULD NOT be uploaded to BESS.
# Documents and evidence
This section provides a summary of other evidence (attachments) you must provide, based on the information you have entered in the tool. You have the option of either uploading a digital version, or nominating that you will submit a printed version. Once a document is uploaded to BESS, you can use this as evidence for multiple credits. Please provide a page reference if relevant (i.e. for longer reports).
# Submitting your BESS Report
Once you are satisfied and ready to submit your report, select 'Finalise Report' (in the top right corner). Finalised reports are locked to editing.
Print your report to pdf for submission to Council with your other planning permit documentation.
# Changes after submission
You may need to make changes after finalising your report. If this is the case, you should copy your report to a new version. Do this under the Projects tab.