Common Types of Building Work | Building Permit Required * | Must still comply with (see notes) |
Additions
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Additions to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes | 4 |
Alterations
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes
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Removal of or alteration to a load-bearing part of a building
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Yes
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Carports, Garages and Sheds
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Erection of a freestanding carport, garage or shed that:
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No
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Nil
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Erection of a carport, garage or shed attached to another building
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Yes
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Erection of a carport, garage or shed that has a floor area more than 10 m2
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Yes
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Demolition
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Demolition of any building /structure (except some freestanding outbuildings)
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Yes
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Fences
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Construction of a: |
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No
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Nil
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Yes
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No
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Nil
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Yes
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Yes
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Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence
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No
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Nil
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Masts / Antennas
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Height more than:
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3m above the highest point of a building that it is attached to
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Yes
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8m above the ground
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Yes
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Pergolas
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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.
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No
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Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other building.
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Yes
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Reblocking
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Reblocking or restumping of an existing building
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Yes
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Retaining Walls
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Construction of a retaining wall 1 m or more in height
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Yes
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Construction on or near site boundaries (any height)
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Yes
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Roofing
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Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles.
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Yes
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Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with Colorbond or other pre-finished sheeting.
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No
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Nil
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Signs
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More than 1 m in height and within 3 m of the street alignment.
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Yes
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More than 8 m above ground level and 6 m2 in display area
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Yes
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Swimming Pools/Spas
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Construction of a swimming pool/spa with a depth greater than 300 mm (except some relocatable pools)
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Yes
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Erection/alteration of swimming pool/spa safety barriers (where pool/spa has a depth greater than 300mm).
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Yes
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Verandahs
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Construction of a verandah attached to any building
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Yes
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Windows
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Replacement of windows with similar type windows which do not affect ventilation requirements, and where no structural alterations are required
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No
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Installation of bay or corner type windows, where structural alterations are required.
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Yes
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Wood Heater
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Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliance).
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No
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* A Planning Permit or approval may be required, regardless of whether a building permit is required.
Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable).
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Part 4 – Siting Building Regulations 2006 (includes siting requirements, wall height restrictions, setbacks, etc., as applicable).
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Cannot be built on vacant allotment without Council Report and Consent (Regulation 422). |
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All provisions of the Act and Regulations, including those above. The process of issuing a Building Permit determines this. |
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Council or other relevant Reporting Authority consent may be required as part of a Building Permit. | |
Glass must be suitable for the particular use. |
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Compliance certificate required under plumbing legislation. |
Source: When a building permit is required by the City of Greater Geelong