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When a building permit is required
Building Permits are required for almost all new buildings, alterations, demolition and change of use.

A building permit must be granted prior to the commencement of any building work unless the work is exempt under Part 23 and Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations 2018.

To confirm if the building work you propose to carry out require a building permit you should provide a detailed floor plan site plan and copy of title to our Building Services Department located at 137-149 Mercer St Geelong during business hours for assessment and advice.

The Victorian Building Authority provides a PDF document called When is a building permit required which provides guidance on when building work required or is exempt from a building permit.

When a building permit is required it must be obtained prior to commencing any building work.

  • A building permit is required to construct a pool or spa when the depth exceeds 300 millimetres. A building permit is required for the construction or alteration of all pool safety barriers.
  • All pools and spas regardless of when installed or constructed require child safety barriers. Portable or inflatable pools / spas also must have child safety fencing. You will need a building permit if you are planning to build a pool safety barrier or alter an existing one.