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Common Types of Building Work Building Permit Required * Must still comply with (see notes)
Additions
Additions to a dwelling or any other building
Yes 4
Alterations
Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building
Yes
Removal of or alteration to a load-bearing part of a building
Yes
Carports, Garages and Sheds

Erection of a freestanding carport, garage or shed that:

  • has a floor area not exceeding 10 m2; and
  • is no more than 3m in height; or 2.4m if within 1.0m of a boundary
  • is appurtenant to a building of another class: and
  • is located no further forward than the front wall of the appurtenant building; and
  • is not constructed of masonry
No
Nil
Erection of a carport, garage or shed attached to another building
Yes
4 and 5
Erection of a carport, garage or shed that has a floor area more than 10 m2
Yes
3 and 4
Demolition
Demolition of any building /structure (except some freestanding outbuildings)
Yes
Fences

Construction of a:

  • side or boundary fence not exceeding 2m in height
No
Nil
  • brick front fence exceeding 1.2m in height
Yes
4 and 5
  • timber front fence not exceeding 1.5m in height
No
Nil
  • side or boundary fence exceeding 2m in height
Yes
4 and 5
  • fence exceeding 1.0m in height, within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignments.
Yes
4 and 5
Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence
No
Nil
Masts / Antennas
Height more than:
3m above the highest point of a building that it is attached to
Yes
4 and 5
8m above the ground
Yes
4 and 5
Pergolas
Construction of a pergola (unroofed) appurtenant with a house or garage, not exceeding 20m2 or 3.6m in height and located no further forward on the allotment than 2.5m from the front wall of the appurtenant building.
No
Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other building.
Yes
Reblocking
Reblocking or restumping of an existing building
Yes
Retaining Walls
Construction of a retaining wall 1 m or more in height
Yes
Construction on or near site boundaries (any height)
Yes
Roofing
Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles.
Yes
Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with Colorbond or other pre-finished sheeting.
No
Nil
Signs
More than 1 m in height and within 3 m of the street alignment.
Yes
More than 8 m above ground level and 6 m2 in display area
Yes
Swimming Pools/Spas
Construction of a swimming pool/spa with a depth greater than 300 mm (except some relocatable pools)
Yes
Erection/alteration of swimming pool/spa safety barriers (where pool/spa has a depth greater than 300mm).
Yes
Verandahs
Construction of a verandah attached to any building
Yes
Windows
Replacement of windows with similar type windows which do not affect ventilation requirements, and where no structural alterations are required
No
Installation of bay or corner type windows, where structural alterations are required.
Yes
Wood Heater
Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliance).
No
1 and 7

* A Planning Permit or approval may be required, regardless of whether a building permit is required.

Notes

Note 1
Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable).
Note 2
Part 4 – Siting Building Regulations 2006 (includes siting requirements, wall height restrictions, setbacks, etc., as applicable).
Note 3

Cannot be built on vacant allotment without Council Report and Consent (Regulation 422).

Note 4

All provisions of the Act and Regulations, including those above. The process of issuing a Building Permit determines this.

Note 5
Council or other relevant Reporting Authority consent may be required as part of a Building Permit.
Note 6

Glass must be suitable for the particular use.

Note 7

Compliance certificate required under plumbing legislation.

Creative Commons License Source: When a building permit is required by the City of Greater Geelong