Building services and permits
The City of Boroondara provides a full range of building permit and inspection services.
Building Services provides statutory building services and advice on the interpretation of the Building Act and Building Regulations and on the technical provisions of the Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards.
City of Boroondara offers a building permit service, both within and outside our municipality. When you lodge your building permit application with us you will get the benefit of local knowledge and a full permit and inspection service.
Further information
Contact Building Services:
- email Building Services
- phone (03) 9278 4859 and (03) 9278 4860
- fax (03) 9278 4866
- address:
8 Inglesby Road, Camberwell
8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday
Postal Address:
Private Bag 1
Camberwell VIC 3124
In this section
Building permits
Building Services provides a full permit and inspection service for building works within and outside the City.
Energy efficiency
The integration of energy and water efficient designs into your new home will help reduce greenhouse emissions.
Fences
Permits are not usually required for fences as long as your fence conforms with the regulations.
Building permit process and compliance
Information to help you understand the processes involved in applying for a building permit.
Owner-builders
Owner-builders must apply for a building permit to carry out domestic building work valued over $12,000.
Swimming pools
Pool fences are required for all swimming pools and spas that can hold more than 300mm of water.
Essential safety measures - fire safety
Adequate maintenance is essential to ensure safety systems will operate reliably in an emergency.
External website links
We provide some external website links so you can find further information to help with your building project.
Your property information - title details
You need a copy of your current title to apply for a building permit or a variation to a building permit.
Water tanks
If you're thinking of installing a rainwater tank, there are some important factors to consider.
Variations to Siting Regulations - Report & Consent
We can consider and determine applications to vary the siting requirements of the Building Regulations.


