Building

 

Most property owners will at some stage conduct renovations to a building. These projects can be as equally complex as a new building or building addition and in many cases building permits and the use of Registered Building Practitioners is a necessity. It is recommended that these projects be well planned and executed.

Building Permits

Nearly anything that is built requires a building permit. Building permits enforce regulations that are designed to protect your building and, more importantly, those who occupy them.

Small Second Homes

The Victorian Government has made it easier to build a small second home in residential and rural areas across Victoria - giving families more housing choice and boosting housing supply.

Crossovers, Nature Strips, Road Reserves and Asset Protection

Information on obtaining an Asset Protection permit and working within the road reserve to install a driveway, connect water, modify a nature strip or other assets.

Report and Consent

Report and Consent from Council to build outside of regulations.
• Siting – Part 5
• Projections – Part 6 or works above or below public facilities
• Flood Prone Land
• Build Over Easement
• Section 29a Demolition Consent

Swimming Pool and Spa Barrier Registration

On 1 December 2019, the Victorian government introduced legislation that impacts all current and future swimming pool and spa owners within Victoria. The intention of this legislation is to improve swimming pool and spa barrier safety. Click for more information.

Requests For Information

Information relating to the Building Regulations - Property/Building Information, Building Records, Adjoining Neighbours Information and Requests Stormwater Discharge & Council Pipe Location

Fencing

Learn more about fencing, including when you need a building or planning permit, finding your property boundary, boundary fences and Shire shared fences, fencing disputes and how to contact your neighbour.

Private Building Surveyors Document Submission Portal

Online submission portal for Private Building Surveyors (PBS). Here a PBS can submit Building Permits (Section 30), Building Permit Notification (Section 80), Occupancy Permits, Certificate of Final Inspections, Amendments, Additional information (truss comps or similar).

Building Services Fees

Find complete information and details relating to Building Service Department fees here

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