Property owners need to inform neighbours about construction work that could damage their property.
Property owners need to inform neighbours about construction work that could damage their property. This is known as a Protection Works Notice.
A notice is typically served to adjoining property owners and includes information on the proposed works and estimated timelines. It will also include measures taken to protect neighbouring properties from damage.
The notice is intended to inform neighbours of potential risks, so they are able to take steps to protect their property from damage.
More information
Please read the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) Practice Note PW-02: Protection Work Process.
A building surveyor will determine if protection work is required.
Protection work may include:
- underpinning of footings, including vertical support, lateral support, protection against variation in earth pressures, ground anchors, and other means of support for the adjoining property
- shoring up and overhead protection
- other work designed to maintain the stability of adjoining property from damage from building work.
To lodge a Protection Works Notice for a site adjoining Council land (including roads, footpaths, parks and laneways) or that may affect Yarra properties, please apply online.