Apply for a Council Consent

We have 3 different forms relating to Council Consents - you will need to use the correct form when applying.

You will need to:

Download the relevant application form:

Council Consent Non-Siting Matters Examples: projections beyond street land liable to flooding
Council Consent Siting Matters Examples: setbacks wall heights and lengths site coverage
Drainage Easement For construction over or excavation into a drainage easement

Complete the details required

Provide the required documentation

Visit your nearest Customer Service Centre or mail your application and payment to: Municipal Building Surveyor City of Greater Geelong PO Box 104 Geelong VIC 3220

Details of current fees are provided on the relevant application forms.

For single dwellings on residential allotments Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 covers the property 'setback' requirements. In this situation you would need a Council Report and Consent to vary your front setback.
For single dwellings on residential allotments Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 covers the property 'setback' requirements. In this situation you would need a Council Report and Consent to vary your front setback.