What is report and consent?
For some building projects, you'll need to provide us your proposed plans to get a report and consent (special permission) from us when building or making changes.
These report and consents will form a part of your building permit.
We have three types of report and consent. Check you are applying for the correct one.
- Siting, design and fences: proposed buildings or changes that sit outside building regulations - like building a fence higher than what's allowed
- Land liable to flooding: proposed buildings or changes that are on flood prone land
- Section 29A: proposed demolishing of a property or changes to a property's facade
Apply for siting, design and fences report and consent
Any time you wish to build or make a change that sits outside building regulations, you'll need our consent before you begin construction. Some common examples include:
- wanting to build your front fence higher than what's allowed
- reducing how far your works can be from your front boundary than what's allowed
- wanting to build your wall higher on your side boundary than what's allowed.
Not sure if you need to apply? contact your appointed building surveyor.
How much does it cost?
View full list of fees.
How to prepare your application
Before you apply, prepare the following documents:
- Download and complete the Report and consent application form:
- Details to verify that the application meets the relevant Minister’s guidelines
- Architectural drawings clearly highlighting areas of non-compliance
- Written submission clearly outlining details of non-compliance
- A clear current copy of title including a copy of any covenants or section 173 agreements
- Signed plans and comments from affected adjoining owners (if deemed necessary)
- Submission to verify that a front fence request within a GRZ1 zone complies with the street assessment according to the front fence height and design requirements building information sheet:
How to apply
Once you have prepared the above documents, select 'Apply now' to apply for siting, design and fences report and consent below.
Apply now
Apply to build on land liable to flooding report and consent
If your property is on land liable to flooding, you will need our consent to build or make changes.
How much does it cost?
View full list of fees.
How to prepare your application
Before you apply, prepare the following documents:
- Description of the planned works
- One set of dimensioned plans drawn to scale showing a site plan, floor plan(s) and elevations. Plans must highlight the areas of non-compliance with the Building Regulations
- Copy of the letter from Melbourne Water stating the flood level for the allotment
How to apply
To start your application to build on land liable to flooding report and consent, select 'Apply now':
Apply now
Apply for Section 29A report and consent
Every time you make a change to your property's facade or demolish a property, you need our consent to confirm your property is not protected under the heritage register - no matter the age of your property.
How much does it cost?
View full list of fees.
How to prepare your application
Before you apply, prepare the following documents:
- Copy of title
- Site plan outlining demolition works
How to apply
To start your application for Section 29A report and consent, select 'Apply now':
Apply now
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