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    This document provides examples of common building work and whether a building permit is required. It notes that a building permit is required for additions, alterations, removal of load bearing parts of buildings, decks over certain sizes, demolition of buildings, fences over certain heights, masts and antennas over certain heights, outbuildings over a certain size, pergolas in some situations, reblocking, retaining walls over a certain height, roofing changes involving non-metal materials, shade sails over a certain size, sheds over a certain size, signs over certain sizes, swimming pools and spas, and verandahs. It also notes situations where permits are not required such as fences, sheds and outbuildings under certain sizes,

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    This document provides examples of common building work and whether a building permit is required. It notes that a building permit is required for additions, alterations, removal of load bearing parts of buildings, decks over certain sizes, demolition of buildings, fences over certain heights, masts and antennas over certain heights, outbuildings over a certain size, pergolas in some situations, reblocking, retaining walls over a certain height, roofing changes involving non-metal materials, shade sails over a certain size, sheds over a certain size, signs over certain sizes, swimming pools and spas, and verandahs. It also notes situations where permits are not required such as fences, sheds and outbuildings under certain sizes,

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    This document provides examples of common building work and whether a building permit is required. It notes that a building permit is required for additions, alterations, removal of load bearing parts of buildings, decks over certain sizes, demolition of buildings, fences over certain heights, masts and antennas over certain heights, outbuildings over a certain size, pergolas in some situations, reblocking, retaining walls over a certain height, roofing changes involving non-metal materials, shade sails over a certain size, sheds over a certain size, signs over certain sizes, swimming pools and spas, and verandahs. It also notes situations where permits are not required such as fences, sheds and outbuildings under certain sizes,

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    Building Permit Examples

    This table provides a guideline to instances when you do or don't require a building permit. Please note that this
    is a guide only and for more specific cases, you should contact Council's Building Department.

    Common types of building work Building Permit Must still comply with
    required?* (see notes)

    Additions

    Additions to a dwelling or any other building Yes 3

    Alterations

    Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other


    Yes 3
    building

    Removal of or alteration to a load bearing part of a Yes 3


    building

    Carports / Garages

    Construction of a garage/carport larger than 10m² Yes 3, 7


    in area

    Demolition of freestanding garage/carport, not No Nil


    constructed of masonry, not more than 40m² in
    floor area, is not a building on the Heritage
    Register and the work will not adversely affect the
    safety of the public or occupiers of the building.

    Decks**

    The deck is in excess of 10m² in area. Yes 3

    The deck is equal to, or in excess of 1.0m in Yes 3


    height.

    The deck is constructed over an easement (when Yes 3, 4


    attached to another building).

    The deck is in excess of 1.0m in height and is Yes 3


    constructed on or within 1.0m of a side or rear
    boundary; not being a street (when located within
    1.0m of any building).

    Note also:

    • A deck of a height equal to, or in excess


    of 800mm may need to comply with the
    overlooking provisions and
    front boundary setback requirements of
    the Building Regulations.

    • A deck located within 1.0m of a side or


    rear boundary (not being a street) and of
    a height greater than 1.0m must also
    comply with the fire rating provisions of
    the B.C.A.
    Demolition / Removal

    Demolition or removal of , part or all of a building Yes 3

    • Owner-builders must provide the relevant


    Building Surveyor with evidence that the
    demolisher has the necessary
    knowledge, experience, equipment and
    storage facilities to properly conduct the
    demolition.

    • S29a forms are to be completed and


    forwarded to Council's Planning
    Department to ascertain if the structure is
    subject to Heritage Controls

    Demolition of a freestanding Class 10 building No 7


    (such as a shed, carport or garage) that:

    • is not constructed of masonry; and

    • does not exceed 40m² in floor area; and

    • will not adversely affect the safety of the public


    or occupiers of the building; and

    • is not work carried out on or in connection


    with, a building included on the Heritage
    Register

    Fences

    Construction of a timber, colourbond, picket or the


    like side or rear boundary fence more than 2.0m in Yes 3
    height

    Construction of a brick, concrete or the like fence Yes 2, 3


    exceeding 1.2m in height when located within
    3.0m of a street alignment

    Corner properties where the construction of a


    fence is more than 1.0m in height and located
    Yes 2, 3
    within 9.0m of the point of intersection of the street
    alignments

    Construction of a timber, colourbond, picket or the No 2


    like side or rear boundary fence up to 2.0m in
    height (not being on a street alignment)

    Construction of a timber, colourbond, picket or the No 2


    like front fence not more than 1.5m in height (and
    where not located within 9.0m of a point of
    intersection of street alignments)

    Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence No Nil


    (where surrounding a tennis court)

    Masts / Antennas

    Height more than 3m above the highest point of a Yes 3


    building
    Not attached to a building and height more than Yes 3
    8m above the ground

    Outbuilding & the like (Class 10a)

    Construction of a freestanding Class 10a building No 4, 7


    (such as a carport or garage) that:

    • has a floor area not exceeding 10m²; and

    • is not more than 3.0m in height or no


    more than 2.4m in height when located
    within 1.0m of the boundary; and

    • is appurtenant to a building of another


    Class on the same allotment; and

    • is located no further forward on the


    allotment than the front wall of the
    building to which it is appurtenant; and

    • is not constructed of masonry ***

    Pergolas (unroofed structures)

    NB: For roofed structures refer to verandahs

    Unroofed and not more than 3.6m high, 20m² in No 1


    area, and located at the rear of the building to
    which it is appurtenant

    Construction of a pergola (unroofed) located Yes 3, 7


    further forward than 2.5m of the front wall of the
    dwelling

    Construction of a pergola (unroofed) over an Yes 3


    easement

    Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated Yes 3


    with any other class of building (ie., non
    residential)

    Reblocking

    Reblocking or restumping of an existing building Yes 3

    Retaining Walls

    Constructed on or near site boundaries where Yes 3


    there is a risk of damage of adjoining property

    Construction of a retaining wall 1.0m or more in Yes 3, 8


    height/depth

    Construction of a retaining wall greater than 1.0m Yes 3


    in height/depth within an easement

    Construction of a retaining wall less than 1.0m in No


    height/depth within an easement. Contact the local
    water authority for approval, and Council's
    Drainage Engineer for construction details.
    Roofing

    Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with concrete Yes 3


    or terracotta roofing tiles

    Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with No Nil


    ‘Colorbond’ or other pre-finished sheeting

    Shade Sails

    The structure is in excess of 20m² in area. Yes 3

    The structure is attached to a dwelling. Yes 3

    The structure is erected over an easement. Yes 3

    Shed associated with a single dwelling

    Erection of a freestanding shed, 10m² or less in


    area, 3m or less in height and setback 1.0m or
    more from the boundary, (or if situated within 1.0m
    No 4
    of a boundary, no more than 2.4m high) and
    located no further forward than the front wall of the
    dwelling to which it is appurtenant ***

    Erection of a shed more than 10m² in area Yes 3, 7

    Signs

    More than 1.0m in height and within 3.0m of the Yes 3


    street alignment

    More than 8.0m above ground level and 6.0m in Yes 3


    display area

    Swimming Pools / Spas

    Any swimming pool or spa greater than 300mm in Yes 3


    depth

    Verandahs (roofed structures)

    NB: For unroofed structures refer to pergolas

    Construction of a verandah attached to any Yes 3


    building

    Construction of a verandah attached to any Yes 3, 4


    building, over an easement

    Construction of a verandah on or within 1.0m of a Yes 3


    side or rear boundary

    Water tank

    Installation of a water tank associated with a No 6


    building and not located on an easement or a
    stand-structure
    Windows

    Replacement of windows with the same size No 5


    windows, where no alteration to the opening is
    required

    Installation of "bay" or "corner" type windows, Yes 3


    where structural alterations are required

    Wood Heater

    Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning


    No 1, 6
    appliances)

    *A planning permit or approval may be required, regardless of whether or not a building permit is required.

    **For the purposes of this table of building permit examples a deck is deemed to be; in most instances
    constructed from timber and to be used for habitable purposes

    ***Sheds less than 10m² in area and of a lightweight construction may be exempt from the need to obtain Council
    consent to build over an easement on the provision that they are not constructed over a discharge point or pit.

    Notes

    1. Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as
    applicable).
    2. Must still comply with any Planning Scheme as specified under Regulation 424 (1) and Schedule
    5. This means that the maximum fence height may be exempt as outlined in the table above.
    3. Must comply with all provisions of the Act and Regulations. The process of issuing a building permit
    determines this.
    4. Required Reporting Authority or other relevant consent obtained as part of a building permit.
    5. Glass must be suitable for the particular use.
    6. Needs to be installed by a licensed plumber
    7. The exemption contains a number of criteria which must be met in order to gain an exemption. By
    complying with a single item noted in the example it does not necessarily mean that an exemption would
    apply.
    8. Where a retaining structure is required under the planning scheme or a planning permit for a residential
    subdivision, the construction work is not considered domestic building work because under the
    Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2007 such retaining structures are exempt.

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