Our permits process explained for building and construction.
Pre-works stage
Before you start building, it's important you find out what approvals are required. This page can help you through this process.
Step 1: Planning permit
Checking planning requirements is one of the first steps to take when planning your work.
Step 2: Construction management plan
Applies to large scale or complex developments. Check your planning permit conditions to see if you require a plan.
Step 3: Council report and consent
The building regulations authorises us to have input into proposed building works. Contact your building surveyor to check if this applies.
Step 4: Building permit
Required for most commercial, industrial and residential developments.
Step 5: Asset Protection Permit
Applies if you need a Building Permit. A bond maybe required.
Step 6: External Authority Approvals
Required for any works carried out in proximal to their asset such as Vic Roads, Yarra Trams, CitiPower, Metro Trains and Transdev Melbourne.
Now you are ready to start works. If you need to use Council land, follow the next steps to find out what permits are required.
Step 7: Temporary vehicle crossing permit
Applies if you need vehicle access into you property and there is no existing vehicle crossing.
Step 8: Road or footpath occupation permit
Required for occupation of Council’s land for works.
Step 9: Skip Bin Permit
Required when placing a skip on Council land.
Step 10: Road or footpath opening consent
Required for excavation of Council’s land for works.
Step 11: Out of hours works
Required to work on building sites outside the times specified in the Planning Permit condition or Council’s Local Law.
Step 12: Permanent vehicle crossing
Required to construct, reconstruct, repair or remove a redundant crossing. You may require a planning permit to install a vehicle crossing.
This completes the standard permit process. Please contact us if you have any further questions. Working without the correct permit may result in a fine or potential court action.