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Home>Building & Planning>Building>About Building Permits
| Is a Building Permit Required?
Some minor building works are exempt from obtaining a building permit. However, even if an exemption is granted, the building must comply with the construction and siting requirements of the building regulations.
What Matters are to be Considered for Exemption?
Works considered for exemption are generally those of minimal structural impact and are listed in Schedule 8 of the Building Regulations 2006. However, other matters to be considered are:
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 | Siting must comply with the Res Code provision of the building regulations. | | The works cannot be built over an easement. | | Carports or verandahs attached to a dwelling are not exempt. | | Work cannot alter the structure of a building (e.g. re-stumping, enlarging a window or door opening). | | Whether a planning permit is required
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| What type of building works are exempt? |
| An unroofed pergola not more than 20sqm complying with the siting requirements of the ResCode. | | Installation of a solid fuel heater (wood fire) provided it is installed to the manufacturers specification and complies with the Building Code of Australia. | | A timber front fence less than 1.5 metres and a side fence less than 2 metres high. | | Internal alterations to a dwelling provided no structural alterations occur. | | Garden shed less than 10sqm
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| The Building Application fee is generally based on the cost of construction. This cost can be assessed by using industry rates per square metre of similar type of building or the contract sum for the works.
The cost of building and works must reflect the true market cost of all materials, plant and labour for all components including drainage, plumbing, electrical, fitout, etc.
Owner builders may find it easier to base cost estimates on market prices for building of similar construction.
The Building Permit Levy is collected by the State Government and is used to cover services provided by the Building Commission. It applies to all building works having a cost of $10,001 or more.
The HIH Levy is a charge placed on building permits for domestic building work having a cost of more than $10,001.
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| Additional Information Prior to commencing building development, Council recommends owners have displayed a rural road number or street number to assist in property identification by utilities, emergency services and for general deliveries. The rural road number or street number can only be allocated by Council. For further details contact Councils GIS Officer on (03)57950021 or submit the online form listed below.
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