Building Permit Examples
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SubscribeThis table provides a guideline to instances of 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.
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Common types of building work |
Building Permit required?* |
Must still comply with |
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Additions |
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Additions to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
3 |
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Alterations |
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building |
Yes |
3 |
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Removal of or alteration to a load bearing part of a building |
Yes |
3 |
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Carports / Garages |
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Construction of a garage/carport larger than 10m² in area |
Yes |
3, 7 |
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Construction of a freestanding Class 10a building (such as a carport or garage) providing it:
Demolition of freestanding garage/carport, not constructed of masonry, not more than 40m² in floor area, is not a building on the Heritage Register and the work will not adversly affect the safety of the publci or occupiers of the building. |
Yes
No
No |
3, 7
4, 7
Nil |
| Decks | ||
| The deck is in excess of 10m² in area. |
Yes |
3 |
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The deck is equal to, or in excess of 1.0m in height. |
Yes |
3 |
| The deck is constructed over an easement. |
Yes |
3, 4 |
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The deck of a height equal to, or in excess of 1.0m is constructed on or within 1.0m of a side or rear boundary (when located within 1.0m of any building).
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Yes |
3 |
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Demolition / Removal |
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Demolition or removal of part or all of a building
Demolition of a freestanding Class 10 building (such as a shed, carport or garage) that:
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Yes
No |
3
7 |
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Fences |
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Construction of a side or boundary fence up to to 2.0m in height |
No |
2 |
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Construction of a brick front fence not more than 1.0m in height and not within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments |
No |
2 |
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Construction of a timber, colourbond, picket or the like front fence not more than 1.5m in height and not within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments |
No |
2 |
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Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2m high |
Yes |
3 |
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Construction of a fence that is more than 1.0m in height, within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignments |
Yes |
3 |
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Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence |
No |
Nil |
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Masts / Antennas |
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Height more than 3m above the highest point of a building |
Yes |
3 |
| Not attached to a building and height more than 8m above the ground |
Yes |
3 |
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Pergolas |
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Not more than 3.6m high, 20m² in area, and located at the rear of the building to which it is appurtenant |
No |
1 |
| Construction of a pergola located further forward than 2.5m of the front wall of the dwelling |
Yes |
3, 7 |
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Construction of a pergola (unroofed) over an easement |
Yes |
3 |
| Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other class of building (ie., non residential) | Yes | 3 |
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Reblocking |
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Reblocking or restumping of an existing building |
Yes |
3 |
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Retaining Walls |
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Constructed on or near site boundaries where there is a risk of damageg of adjoining property |
Yes |
3 |
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Construction of a retaining wall 1.0m or more in height |
Yes | 3, 8 |
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Roofing |
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Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles |
Yes |
3 |
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Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with ‘Colorbond’ or other pre-finished sheeting |
No |
Nil |
| Shade Sails | ||
| The structure is in excess of 20m² in area. |
Yes |
3 |
| The structure is erected over an easement. |
Yes |
3 |
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Shed associated with a single dwelling |
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Erection of a freestanding shed, 10m² or less in area, 3m or less in height, setback 1.0m or more from the boundary, (or if situated within 1,0m of a boundary, no more than 2.4m high) and located no further forward than the front wall of the dwelling. |
No |
4 |
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Erection of a shed more than 10m² in area |
Yes |
3, 7 |
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Signs |
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More than 1.0m in height and within 3.0m of the street alignment |
Yes |
3 |
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More than 8.0m above ground level and 6.0m in display area |
Yes |
3 |
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Swimming Pools / Spas |
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Construction of an in-ground swimming pool greater than 300mm in depth |
Yes |
3 |
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Verandahs |
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Construction of a verandah attached to any building |
Yes |
3 |
| Construction of a verandah attached to any building, over an easement |
Yes |
3, 4 |
| Construction of a verandah on or within 1.0m of a side or rear boundary |
Yes |
3 |
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Water tank |
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| Installation of a water tank associated with a building and not located on an easement or a stand-structure | No | 6 |
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Windows |
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Replacement of windows with the same size windows, where no alteration to the opening is required |
No |
5 |
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Installation of "bay" or "corner" type windows, where structural alterations are required |
Yes |
3 |
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Wood Heater |
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Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliances) |
No |
1, 6 |
*A planning permit or approval may be required, regardless of wheather a building permit is required.
Note 1. Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable).
Note2. Must still comply with regulation 424 (1) and Schedule 5. This may mean that the maximum fence height exempted may be less than that in the Table.
Note 3. Must comply with all provisions of the Act and Regulations, including those above. The process of issuing a building permit determines this.
Note 4. Required Reporting Authority or other relevant consent obtained as part of a building permit.
Note 5. Glass must be suitable for the particular use.
Note 6. Needs to be installed by a licensed plumber
Note 7. The exemption contains a number of criteria which must be met in order to gain an expemption. By complying with single item noted in the example it does not necessarily mean that an exemption would apply.
Note 8. Where a retaining structure is required under the planning scheme or a planning permit for a residential subdivision, the construction work is not domestic building work as Domestic Building Contracts Regulations 2007 exempts such retaining structures.