Additions

Additions to a dwelling or any other building

Alterations

Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building

Yes

Removal of or alteration to a load-bearing part of a building

Yes

Carports, Garages and Sheds

Erection of a freestanding carport, garage or shed that:

• has a floor area not exceeding 10 m2; and
• is no more than 3m in height; or 2.4m if within 1.0m of a boundary
• is appurtenant to a building of another class: and
• is located no further forward than the front wall of the appurtenant building; and
• is not constructed of masonry

No

Nil

Erection of a carport, garage or shed attached to another building

Yes

4 and 5

Erection of a carport, garage or shed that has a floor area more than 10 m2

Yes

3 and 4

Demolition

Demolition of any building /structure (except some freestanding outbuildings)

Yes

Fences

Construction of a:

• side or boundary fence not exceeding 2m in height

No

Nil

• brick front fence exceeding 1.2m in height

Yes

4 and 5

• timber front fence not exceeding 1.5m in height

No

Nil

• side or boundary fence exceeding 2m in height

Yes

4 and 5

• fence exceeding 1.0m in height, within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignments.

Yes

4 and 5

Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence

No

Nil

Masts / Antennas

Height more than:

3m above the highest point of a building that it is attached to

Yes

4 and 5

8m above the ground

Yes

4 and 5

Pergolas

Construction of a pergola (unroofed) appurtenant with a house or garage, not exceeding 20m2 or 3.6m in height and located no further forward on the allotment than 2.5m from the front wall of the appurtenant building.

No

Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with any other building.

Yes

Reblocking

Reblocking or restumping of an existing building

Yes

Retaining Walls

Construction of a retaining wall 1 m or more in height

Yes

Construction on or near site boundaries (any height)

Yes

Roofing

Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta roofing tiles.

Yes

Replacement of corrugated iron roofing with Colorbond or other pre-finished sheeting.

No

Nil

Signs

More than 1 m in height and within 3 m of the street alignment.

Yes

More than 8 m above ground level and 6 m2 in display area

Yes

Swimming Pools/Spas

Construction of a swimming pool/spa with a depth greater than 300 mm (except some relocatable pools)

Yes

Erection/alteration of swimming pool/spa safety barriers (where pool/spa has a depth greater than 300mm).

Yes

Verandahs

Construction of a verandah attached to any building

Yes

Windows

Replacement of windows with similar type windows which do not affect ventilation requirements, and where no structural alterations are required

No

Installation of bay or corner type windows, where structural alterations are required.

Yes

Wood Heater

Installation of a wood heater (solid fuel burning appliance).

No

1 and 7

Note 1

Building Code of Australia (includes structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity requirements, as applicable).

Note 2

Part 4 – Siting Building Regulations 2006 (includes siting requirements, wall height restrictions, setbacks, etc., as applicable).

Note 3

Cannot be built on vacant allotment without Council Report and Consent (Regulation 422).

Note 4

All provisions of the Act and Regulations, including those above. The process of issuing a Building Permit determines this.

Note 5

Note 6

Glass must be suitable for the particular use.

Note 7

Compliance certificate required under plumbing legislation.