Moorabool Shire Council is currently in caretaker mode due to upcoming Council elections.
Our offices and libraries will be closed on Friday. For urgent enquiries, you can contact us 24/7 on 5366 7100.There will be no changes to bin collection or transfer station hours. Please put your bins out as usual.The Customer Service counter at Lerderderg Library will also be closed on Saturday 28 September. Library services will be open on Saturday as per usual.
A building permit IS required for the construction of ALL decks, irrespective of size.
This includes all decks that are attached to a building such as a house or swimming pool, but also includes detached (free standing) decks that form part of the amenity to the building.
Timber slats laid directly on a surface (such as concrete or soil) are generally not considered a deck because no supportive structure is in place.
There can be some complexity when defining what a deck is and therefore if a building permit is required.
If you are building something that could be considered a deck, you should seek advice from our Building and Planning Services team.
Contact us to speak with a member of our Building and Planning team.