Building and Construction Applications

Explore our comprehensive guide to building and construction approvals.

Whether you’re applying for permits, requesting property information, or learning about regulations, this section provides essential resources and information for your building projects.

Apply for certificates, plans and property information

Learn how to request copies of building certificates, plans, and other essential property information to support your building projects and ensure compliance.

Asset protection permit

Apply for an Asset Protection Permit to safeguard footpaths, kerbs, nature strips, drainage infrastructure and trees from damage caused by building works, ensuring community infrastructure remains intact.

Community infrastructure levy

Some property owners in local growth areas must pay a Community Infrastructure Levy. This helps fund local infrastructure for the whole community. See if a community infrastructure levy applies in your area.

Download a building form

Access and download all necessary forms for your building projects, ensuring you have the correct documentation for a smooth approval process.

Hoarding permit for building works

If your building work requires any part of a public access way or area of Council property to be fenced off, you'll need a hoarding permit.

Infrastructure protection permit

The Infrastructure Protection Permit ensures developments follow safe building practices that protect footpaths, kerb and channel, vehicle crossovers, nature strips and trees.

Other building matters to consider

Explore essential information for building projects, including advice for owner-builders, bushfire-prone area standards, key building terms, application management, and compliance guidelines.

Submit an online building request

Learn how to submit your Section 30 online and access other general building forms to streamline your application process.

Swimming pool and spas

Get familiar with your responsibilities as a pool or spa owner to ensure you meet Victorian Government safety standards and requirements.

Apply for Council siting consent

If your project varies the siting requirements of the Building Regulations 2018, you'll need to apply for a Report and Consent approval. Find out how.

Before you demolish or remove a building

Find out if you need a permit to demolish or remove a building. Learn about the application process to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

Building over easements

Plan to build over an easement? You must first get consent from relevant service authorities and obtain a building permit. Find out how.

Fences

Access information on building and maintaining fences, and discover how to resolve fencing disputes between neighbours effectively to maintain good community relationships.

Works in road reserve permit

Before starting any excavation or building works within a road reserve, which includes nature strips, footpaths, or roads, you'll need to apply for a permit. Learn about the application process and requirements.

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