Building Permits and Plans
Building permits are required for most types of building works.
Building Permits can be obtained through a private Building Surveyor. You can search for your local Building Surveyor or find out when a Building Permit is required on the Victorian Building Authority website.
Any building works that need a Building Permit may also need an Asset Protection Permit (APP) before any work starts.
If you have any questions please contact our Building Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
A building permit is needed to install a swimming pool or spa, and in some cases you may need also need a planning permit. Safety barriers such as fences and gates must meet the Building Code of Australia as a safety barrier.
All swimming pools and spas capable of containing a depth of water exceeding 300mm (30cm) must have suitable child resistant safety barriers.
More information on pool safety barriers is available on the Victorian Building Authority website.
The demolition or removal of dwellings, sheds and structures from your property may require a Building Permit. You may also require a Demolition Form A which is available below.
For more information or assistance, please contact our Process Officers on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
When a design for a single Class 1 building (dwelling) and associated Class 10 buildings (fences, carport, garages sheds or the like) does not comply with the requirements of Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 (ResCode), an application for Report and Consent may be required. Application is also required for a Protection of the Public consent and building in a designated flood prone area.
Please discuss with the relevant building surveyor engaged for the issue of the building permit prior to making an application.
If your design does not meet the conditions set out in the relevant building regulation you must make application and make reference to the Minister’s guideline.
Neighbours comments may also need to be obtained, Council can contact the neighbouring property owners as part of the application process or you can provide the information when lodging the forms.
For more information or assistance, please contact us on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
Victorian Building Authority - Report and Consent Practice Note
You can request information about a property including building permit details for the last 10 years; flood prone areas, bushfire prone area, termite prone area; and inspection approval dates of the mandatory notification stages for building work. Fees apply for these searches.
If you have any questions please contact our Building Services team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
House and Building Plans
Copies of house or building plans may be available on request by completing the application form and credit card deduction form below. Note that plans can only be released to the owner, or a person with the owner's consent.
Searches will generally be processed within 30 days of your application and a fee will apply. Please be aware that the fee covers a search only and due to the age of some documentation and previous practices we cannot guarantee information or results. A partial refund may apply if the search is unsuccessful.
You may also request copies of your plans from your building surveyor that issued the building permit.