Do I need a permit?

Drainage and easements

• Connect to the stormwater drain system
• Identify easements on your property

Fences

• Build or replace a front fence
• Build or replace a side or rear fence

House construction and demolition

• Build a new house
• Alter or extend a house
• Demolish all or part of a building

Home-based businesses

• Run a home-based business

Multi-unit developments

• Build a multi-unit development

Nature strips, roads and footpaths

• Build, repair or remove a crossover
• Store equipment on a footpath or nature strip
• Dig up a road, nature strip or footpath
• Get consent for works by a public authority or utility company
• Protect Council assets during construction

Pools and spas

• Install a pool or spa
• Safety barriers for pools and spas

Small second homes

• Small second dwelling

Structures on the property

• Build a pergola
• Build a shed, gazebo, garage or carport
• Build a verandah
• Build a deck
• Construct a retaining wall
• Install a water tank

Structures on the roof

• Install a satellite dish
• Install an aerial or antenna
• Install solar panels

Subdivision and consolidation

• Subdivide or consolidate land

Trees

• Find out whether a tree is protected
• Protect a tree during construction

Permit applications

Once you know which permits you need for your project, you can prepare your application.

• Apply for a Planning Permit
• Apply for a Building Permit

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.