Step 15

Check whether masonry or lightweight fencing requires Report and Consent

The front fence materials and height and the property's declared road status all impact whether you will need Report and Consent for your project.

Go to the VicRoads website.
Locate your property on the Map of Declared Roads to see whether the front fence will face a declared road.
Use the following tables to see whether you need Report and Consent.

For masonry (brick, concrete or stone) fencing:

Fence height	Is the front fence on a declared road?	Do I need Report and Consent?
From 1.2m to 1.5m	No	No
From 1.2m to 1.5m	Yes	No
From 1.5m to 2m	No	Yes
From 1.5m to 2m	Yes	No
2m or more	No	Yes
2m or more	Yes	Yes

For lightweight (non-masonry) fencing:

Fence height	Is the front fence on a declared road?	Do I need Report and Consent?
From 1.5m to 2m	No	Yes
From 1.5m to 2m	Yes	No
2m or more	No	Yes
2m or more	Yes	Yes