Planning a renovation or work on your property? Find out whether you need a permit and learn how you can make your home more sustainable.
What do I want to do?
Drainage and easements
Fences
House construction and demolition
Home-based businesses
Multi-unit developments
Nature strips, roads and footpaths
Pools and spas
Small second homes
Structures on the property
- Build a pergola
- Build a shed, gazebo, garage or carport
- Build a veranda
- Build a deck
- Construct a retaining wall
- Install a water tank
Structures on the roof
Subdivision and consolidation
Trees
For information about business related permits, go to our Permits and registrations for your business page.
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Permit applications
Once you know which permits you need for your project, you can prepare your application.
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Sustainability in Boroondara
Planning a renovation is a great opportunity to make your home more sustainable.
- Enhance local biodiversity by creating a wildlife-friendly garden.
- Be aware of the impact of waste on the environment and dispose of waste responsibly.
- Reduce the waste you send to landfill by ordering a compost bin.
- Make your home more water sensitive by installing a water tank.
- Make responsible choices when you plant on your nature strip.
- Switch to renewable energy by installing solar panels.
More information
For information about planning and Planning Permits, contact our Statutory Planning team:
- call (03) 9278 4888
- email [email protected].
For information about building and Building Permits, contact our Building Services team:
- call (03) 9278 4999
- email [email protected].