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Building issues - Rights & Responsibilities
Adjoining property owners and occupiers are often faced with building or planning issues as a result of a building development that is either being constructed or is at the planning stage.
Notification of proposal which may affect you.
This is a matter pertaining to Statutory Planning. Please refer any enquiries you may have relating to this notification to the Statutory Planning Branch at the Richmond Town Hall or by telephoning 9205 5373.
Does your neighbour have a Building Permit?
A building permit is required for the majority of building work, with some exceptions for minor work.
You can phone Yarra Building Services on 9205 5095 to check whether the proposed work will require a building permit.
Forms 3 and 4 Protection Work Notice
In some cases, proposed building works may physically impact on adjoining buildings. In such cases the process of protection of an adjoining property maybe initiated, i.e.. Forms 3 and 4 Protection Works Notice. If you have received Forms 3 and 4 Protection Works Notice you are advised to contact a Building Surveyor if you have any questions about the Notice.
Call Yarra Building Services on 9205 5095 who will advise you on the impact the building work will have on your property and your choice of future action.
(Building permits can also be issued by private Building Surveyors)
Costs
There is no fee for advice on how you could be affected by your neighbour's building works.
Further information
Yarra Building Services
Richmond Town Hall
333 Bridge Road Richmond
Telephone 9205 5095
Email info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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External sites (Yarra City Council accepts no responsibility for the information or opinions contained within external sites)
Neighbours: Permits Summary from Legal Aid Victoria
Fences Disputes Tips on reaching agreement about building and maintaining fences. Published by Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria
Problems with Fences Summary from Legal Aid Victoria
Planning & Environmental Disputes Advice from Department of Justice on mediated solutions
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