These include finding out whether or not you will need a building or planning permit and discussing the proposed fence with any neighbours who share the same boundary.

Organising a fence on a shared boundary

If you would like to replace an existing fence along a shared boundary you should discuss the matter with your neighbour or write them a letter.

There are regulations about the sharing of costs for boundary fences (these are controlled by the Fences Act 1968 and are outside our jurisdiction).

If you do not know who owns the adjoining property complete the Request Adjoining Property owner’s details form. 

If you have a fencing dispute with your neighbours you can find information about how to resolve it from the Fencing page on the Dispute Settlement of Victoria website.

Other contacts

• Law Institute of Victoria (fencing information) - phone 03 9602 5000
• Dispute settlement service - phone 03 5215 8591

Legislation

• Fencing Act