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Report and Consent is the process of seeking approval from Council to proceed with construction works that may affect community assets, infrastructure, or neighbours amenity.
Once any works have begun on-site, including any earthworks or site cut, the building site and asset protection provisions of the Community Local Law No. 1 2019 must be adhered to on-site at all times.
Demolition works are complex and there are many things to take into consideration. Depending on your project you may need to obtain report and consent as well as apply for a building permit to demolish. Find out more here
If you are the owner of a building (other than a house or outbuilding), you are responsible for its upkeep and maintenance – particularly its safety features.
Find out information about residential fence height requirements, neighbouring fencing information, and Council's obligations for properties that share a fence with Council facilities
Find out our building fees and charges
Apply for a range of building items:Register a pool or spaProperty information 51.1 & 51.2Report and consentPlace of Public Entertainment permit (P.O.P.E)Private Building Surveyors, sect 80,30 & 72/73.
All swimming pools and spas must be registered with Council - is yours? Significant fines may be issued for unregistered pools and spas.
A building property enquiry is a way of requesting information from Council, prescribed under Regulation 51 of the Building Regulations 2018. Find out about Regulation 51(1) and 51(2), and how to apply for copies of building permits and approved plans
The vehicle crossing (vehicle crossover) is the part of a driveway which spans from the property boundary to the edge of the road.
The Water Act 1989 (Victoria), states there is no legal liability when water flows across a boundary. Find out more here