In this Section:
Is a Building Permit Required
About Building Permits
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 |
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NEW DWELLING OR RE-ERECTION OF A DWELLING |
Yes |
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ADDITIONS to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
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ALTERATIONS |
|
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
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Removal of or alterations to a load bearing part of a building |
Yes |
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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 |
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Construction of a side or boundary fence 2 metres high or less |
No |
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Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2 metres high |
Yes |
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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 |
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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 |
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