Fencing

When planning your fence you may need certain approvals, please be sure to check the following:

• Check your title for any restrictions or caveats.

• Check if a town planning permit is needed or restrictions apply. Please contact Council's Planning Services to find out if you need a Planning Permit to build your fence.  

• Any front fence greater than 1.5m high or a front fence greater than 1m high within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignments will require report and consent under Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018.

Your Certificate of Title (Plan of Subdivision) includes a diagram indicating the boundary dimensions of your property. There is no guarantee that your existing boundary fence is on your title boundary. If you want to determine the actual location of your property boundaries, you will need to engage a licensed land surveyor.

You can request a copy of your Current Certificate of Title from Landata.

All fencing for public and private land is subject to the Fences Amendment Act 2014.

If you want to replace or repair a boundary fence, you will need to reach an agreement with your neighbour. 

Council is not responsible for administering the Fences Act and recommends you seeks independent advice via the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria.

You may need to find out the contact details of your adjoining neighbour(s) for the purpose of constructing a fence between your properties.

To lodge your request please complete the online form below.