Some minor building works are exempt from obtaining a building permit. However, you should always contact Council to discuss your project prior to commencing work to ensure you comply with the Building Act and Building Regulations.
COMMON TYPES OF BUILDING WORKS | Permit |
NEW DWELLING OR RE-ERECTION OF A DWELLING |
Yes |
ADDITIONS to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
ALTERATIONS |
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
Removal of or alterations to a load bearing part of a building |
Yes |
DEMOLITION or REMOVAL of part or all of a building |
Yes |
FENCES |
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Construction or alterations of a swimming pool or spa fence |
Yes |
Construction of a side or boundary fence 2 metres high or less |
No |
Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2 metres high |
Yes |
Construction of a brick front fence more than 1.2 metres high |
Yes |
Construction of a timber front fence 1.5 metres or less | No |
Construction of a fence that is more than 1 metre high within 9 metres of the point of intersection of street alignments | Yes |
Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence | No |
MASTS AND ANTENNAS | |
Height more than 3 metres above the highest point of building (if attached) | Yes |
Height more than 8 metres above the ground (if not attached to a building) | Yes |
PERGOLAS | |
Construction of an unroofed pergola associated with a house, not more the 20m2 in area, not more than 3 metres high and located no closer to the front setback of the dwelling | No |
Construction of an unroofed pergola associated with any other building | Yes |
REBLOCKING or RESTUMPING of an existing building | Yes |
RENOVATION of KITCHEN, BATHROOM or LAUNDRY - Must legally exist and not be structural work | No |
RETAINING WALLS | |
Of any height construction on or near site boundaries in order to maintain the stability of the adjoining property | Yes |
Construction of a retaining wall 1 metre or more in height | Yes |
Construction of a retaining wall associated with any building work | Yes |
ROOFING | |
Replacing of corrugated iron with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles | Yes |
Replacement of corrutaged iron roofing with 'Colorbond' or other pre-finished sheeting | No |
SIGNS | |
More than 1 metre above ground level within 3 metres of a street alignment | Yes |
More than 8 metres above ground level, and more than 6 m2 in display area and more than 3 metres from the street allotment boundary | Yes |
SHEDS & OUTBUILDINGS (Garages & Carports) | |
Free standing, floor area of 10m2 or less, not more than 3 metres high, not constructed of masonry and located no closer to the front setback than the associated building | No |
More than 10m2 in area | Yes |
More than 3 metres high | Yes |
Constructed of masonry | Yes |
Built on vacant land | Yes |
Setback closer than the front setback of the associated building | Yes |
SWIMMING POOLS OR SPAS with a depth/water capacity of more than 300mm | Yes |
VERANDAHS OR DECKS | Yes |
WINDOWS |
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Replacement of windows with similar size/type where no structural alterations are required | No |
Installation of 'bay' or 'corner' type windows or windows where structural alterations are required | Yes |
WOOD HEATER Installation of a solid fuel burning appliance | No |