Building Permit Examples This table provides a guideline to instances when you do or don't require a permit. Please note that this is a guide only and for more specific cases, you should contact Council's Building Department. Common types of work Building Permit required?* Must still comply with (see notes) Additions Additions to a dwelling or any other Alterations Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other Removal of or alteration to a load bearing part of a Carports / Garages Construction of a garage/carport larger than 10m² in area, 7 Demolition of freestanding garage/carport, not constructed of masonry, not more than 40m² in floor area, is not a on the Heritage Register and the work will not adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the. Decks** The deck is in excess of 10m² in area. The deck is equal to, or in excess of 1.0m in height. The deck is constructed over an easement (when attached to another ). The deck is in excess of 1.0m in height and is constructed on or within 1.0m of a side or rear boundary; not being a street (when located within 1.0m of any )., 4 te also: A deck of a height equal to, or in excess of 800mm may need to comply with the overlooking provisions and front boundary setback requirements of the Building Regulations. A deck located within 1.0m of a side or rear boundary (not being a street) and of a height greater than 1.0m must also comply with the fire rating provisions of the B.C.A.
Demolition / Removal Demolition or removal of, part or all of a Owner-builders must provide the relevant Building Surveyor with evidence that the demolisher has the necessary knowledge, experience, equipment and storage facilities to properly conduct the demolition. S29a forms are to be completed and forwarded to Council's Planning Department to ascertain if the structure is subject to Heritage Controls Demolition of a freestanding Class 10 (such as a shed, carport or garage) that: 7 is not constructed of masonry; and does not exceed 40m² in floor area; and will not adversely affect the safety of the public or occupiers of the ; and is not work carried out on or in connection with, a included on the Heritage Register Fences like side or rear boundary fence more than 2.0m in height Construction of a brick, concrete or the like fence exceeding 1.2m in height when located within 3.0m of a street alignment Yes 2, 3 Corner properties where the construction of a fence is more than 1.0m in height and located within 9.0m of the point of intersection of the street alignments Yes 2, 3 like side or rear boundary fence up to 2.0m in height (not being on a street alignment) 2 like front fence not more than 1.5m in height (and where not located within 9.0m of a point of intersection of street alignments) 2 Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence (where surrounding a tennis court) Masts / Antennas Height more than 3m above the highest point of a
t attached to a and height more than 8m above the ground Out & the like (Class 10a) Construction of a freestanding Class 10a (such as a carport or garage) that: 4, 7 has a floor area not exceeding 10m²; and is not more than 3.0m in height or no more than 2.4m in height when located within 1.0m of the boundary; and is appurtenant to a of another Class on the same allotment; and is located no further forward on the allotment than the front wall of the to which it is appurtenant; and is not constructed of masonry *** Pergolas (unroofed structures) NB: For roofed structures refer to verandahs Unroofed and not more than 3.6m high, 20m² in area, and located at the rear of the to which it is appurtenant 1 Construction of a pergola (unroofed) located further forward than 2.5m of the front wall of the dwelling, 7 Construction of a pergola (unroofed) over an easement Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other class of (ie., non residential) Reblocking Reblocking or restumping of an existing Retaining Walls Constructed on or near site boundaries where there is a risk of damage of adjoining property Construction of a retaining wall 1.0m or more in height/depth Construction of a retaining wall greater than 1.0m in height/depth within an easement, 8 Construction of a retaining wall less than 1.0m in height/depth within an easement. Contact the local water authority for approval, and Council's Drainage Engineer for construction details.
Roofing Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with Colorbond or other pre-finished sheeting Shade Sails The structure is in excess of 20m² in area. The structure is attached to a dwelling. The structure is erected over an easement. Shed associated with a single dwelling Erection of a freestanding shed, 10m² or less in area, 3m or less in height and setback 1.0m or more from the boundary, (or if situated within 1.0m of a boundary, no more than 2.4m high) and located no further forward than the front wall of the dwelling to which it is appurtenant *** 4 Erection of a shed more than 10m² in area, 7 Signs More than 1.0m in height and within 3.0m of the street alignment More than 8.0m above ground level and 6.0m in display area Swimming Pools / Spas Any swimming pool or spa greater than 300mm in depth Verandahs (roofed structures) NB: For unroofed structures refer to pergolas Construction of a verandah attached to any Construction of a verandah attached to any, over an easement, 4 Construction of a verandah on or within 1.0m of a side or rear boundary Water tank Installation of a water tank associated with a and not located on an easement or a stand-structure 6
Windows Replacement of windows with the same size windows, where no alteration to the opening is required Installation of "bay" or "corner" type windows, where structural alterations are required 5 Wood Heater Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliances) 1, 6 *A planning permit or approval may be required, regardless of whether or not a permit is required. **For the purposes of this table of permit examples a deck is deemed to be; in most instances constructed from timber and to be used for habitable purposes ***Sheds less than 10m² in area and of a lightweight construction may be exempt from the need to obtain Council consent to build over an easement on the provision that they are not constructed over a discharge point or pit. tes 1. Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable). 2. Must still comply with any Planning Scheme as specified under Regulation 424 (1) and Schedule 5. This means that the maximum fence height may be exempt as outlined in the table above. 3. Must comply with all provisions of the Act and Regulations. The process of issuing a permit determines this. 4. Required Reporting Authority or other relevant consent obtained as part of a permit. 5. Glass must be suitable for the particular use. 6. Needs to be installed by a licensed plumber 7. The exemption contains a number of criteria which must be met in order to gain an exemption. By complying with a single item noted in the example it does not necessarily mean that an exemption would apply. 8. Where a retaining structure is required under the planning scheme or a planning permit for a residential subdivision, the construction work is not considered domestic work because under the Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2007 such retaining structures are exempt.