What is a Report and Consent?
A Report and Consent is the process for consulting with and obtaining the approval of a reporting authority when building work may affect assets, infrastructure or the amenity of the community.
Your appointed building surveyor cannot issue a building permit unless they are satisfied that any required Report and Consent has been obtained.
For further information about the regulations, visit the Victorian Building Authority's website.
When do I need a Report and Consent?
You must get a Report and Consent if your building project does not meet the requirements of the Building Regulations 2018.
Visit the Planning Victoria website for the full list of changes and relevant reference number.
How do I apply and pay for a Report and Consent?
You can apply for all Report and Consent applications online.
If you have lodged a Section 80 with us, you can lodge a Report and Consent by searching for your building permit (Council Reference eBA) online and scrolling down to 'Request Report and Consent'.
If you have not lodged a Section 80 with us, you can lodge a Report and Consent online by selection one of the following options:
- Protection of the public
- Build over easement
- Projections (non-siting) and flooding, designated land and designated works
- Siting
- Section 29A Demolition
For more information about stormwater drains, including how to apply for legal point of discharge, click on the link below:
Stormwater drains and legal point of discharge
How long will my application take to process?
Applications take up to four weeks to process. You will be formally advised of our decision on the application.
We may take longer than four weeks if:
- the information lodged is incomplete, and more information or clarification is required
- the application needs to be referred to a reporting authority
- submissions are sought from adjoining owners.
The process time for an application is guided by legislation under the current Building Act.
How much does it cost?
| Type | Definition of what each report and consent covers | Fee |
|---|---|---|
|
29A |
Proposed demolition |
$91.40 |
|
130 |
Building over an easement |
$311.80 |
|
73 |
Setback from a street boundary not complying with reg 408 |
$311.80 |
|
74 |
Setback from a street boundary not complying with reg 409 |
|
|
75 |
Building height not complying with reg 410 |
$311.80 |
|
76 |
Site coverage not complying with reg 411 |
$311.80 |
|
77 |
Impermeable surfaces covering more than 80% of an allotment area |
$311.80 |
|
78 |
Car parking spaces not complying with reg 413 |
$311.80 |
|
79 |
Side or rear boundary setback not complying with reg 414 |
$311.80 |
|
80 |
Walls or carports not complying with reg 415 |
$311.80 |
|
81 |
Building setbacks not complying with reg 416 (daylight) |
$311.80 |
|
82 |
Building setbacks not complying with reg 417 (solar access) |
$311.80 |
|
83 |
Building design not complying with reg 418 (overshadowing) |
$311.80 |
|
84 |
Window or raised open space not complying with reg 419 (overlooking) |
$311.80 |
|
85 |
Building design not complying with reg 420 (daylight) |
$311.80 |
|
86 |
Private open space not complying with reg 421 |
$311.80 |
|
87 |
Siting of appurtenant Class 10 buildings reg 422 |
$311.80 |
|
89 |
Front fence height not complying with reg 89 |
$311.80 |
|
90 |
Fence setback on side or rear boundary not complying with reg 90 |
$311.80 |
|
91 |
Length or height of side or rear boundary fence not complying reg 91 |
$311.80 |
|
92 |
A fence within 9m of an intersection reg 92 |
$311.80 |
|
94 |
Fence setback not complying with reg 94 (daylight) |
$311.80 |
|
95 |
Fence setback not complying with reg 95 (solar access) |
$311.80 |
|
96 |
Fence design not complying with reg 96 (overshadowing) |
$311.80 |
|
97 |
Mast, pole, aerial, antenna, chimney flue pipe or other service pipe |
$311.80 |
|
109 |
Projections beyond the street alignment |
$311.80 |
|
134 |
Building above or below certain public facilities |
$311.80 |
|
116 |
Protection of the Public |
$316.40 |
|
133 |
Legal Point of Discharge |
$155.30 |
|
132 |
Installation or alteration of a septic tank system, or construction of a building over an existing septic tank system |
$311.80 |
|
153 |
Construction of buildings on land liable to flooding |
$311.80 |
|
154 |
Building on designated land |
$311.80 |