You need to enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to the main content
  • Home
  • Building Permit Checklist
Home

Building Permit Checklist

Listen

Building works

Select the type of building works below to find out if you require a building permit before you start work.

Measurements listed are in metres (m) or millimetres (mm).

Select the type of building work
Select the change to your pool, spa or safety barrier
Select the location, material and size of the proposed fence/s
Select the type of alteration
Select the type or location of the garage or carport
Select the proposed location of the deck
Provide more information about the antenna or mast
Provide more information about the pergola
Provide more information about the shade sail
Provide more information about the retaining wall
Select the roofing material
Select the size of the shed, gazebo or structure
Select the size and position of the sign
Select the window replacement
Select the water tank location and size
Select the height of the stairs

A building permit is required.

See the notes below and How to apply for a building permit.

Notes

A building permit is not required. See the notes below.

Notes

  • The above ground swimming pool must not be constructed out of masonry, concrete or similar materials.
  • You must tell us after your in-ground swimming pool or spa has been removed/demolished.
  • An addition includes any extension or addition to a house, dwelling or another building.
  • Solar panels must installed directly to the roof of a building with no structural alterations required.
  • Installation of a solid fuel heating appliance must comply with requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA).
  • Includes full or partial replacement of stumps under an existing house or building.
  • All swimming pools or spas that can hold water 300mm or greater require a pool safety barrier.
    For more information, view our Swimming pools and spas page.
  • A water tank must not be installed over an easement.
  • A Planning Permit is required for water tanks over 4,500 litres in a Design Development Overlay area.
  • Current National Construction Code (including structural safety, fire rating, health and amenity as applicable). Note 1
  • Current Building Regulations (including siting requirements, wall height restrictions, setbacks etc. as applicable). Note 2
  • Cannot be built on vacant allotment without Council consent (permit). Note 3
  • Must comply with all provisions of the Act and Regulations including those above. This is determined by the process of issuing a permit. Note 4
  • Required reporting Authority or other relevant consent which is obtained as part of a building permit. Note 5
  • A Building Permit and a Report & Consent is required for any structure, building or earth works constructed over or in an easement or to vary the Building Regulations. Note 6A
  • A Planning Permit may be required regardless of whether a Building Permit is required. Call Council on 9298 8125 for planning requirements on your property. Note 6B
  • Value includes the cost of labour and materials. (i.e. expected professional rate) Guidance to determine cost can be obtained from a Quantity Surveying or Estimating publication. Note 6C

Fence information

  • In addition to a building permit, any fence proposed above the set Building Regulation height would require an application to be submitted to Council for a Report & Consent approval.
  • All fences on a site other than specified in No 4, please check with our Planning Department on 9298 8125 as there may be restrictions under the Knox Planning Scheme that apply.
  • Any work on a boundary fence with an adjoining owner must be agreed to by both parties. For further information, see the Fencing in Victoria page or contact the Dispute Settlement Centre on 1300 372 888.
  • An owner is responsible to ensure that there are no covenants or restrictions on the Certificate of Title relating to the construction of fences and location of correct property boundaries.

Was this page helpful?
Back to top
Please select why
If you would like a response, please use the Contact us form instead.
Was this page helpful?
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.