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Introduction

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You may need a Planning Permit, a Building Permit or both to build a shed, gazebo, garage or carport on your property.

The structures covered in this Guide:

  • have a solid roof, and
  • are not constructed on or over a deck.

If these characteristics don't apply, find the Guide that applies to your project.

How to use this guide

To help you work out which permits you need, begin at Step 1 and answer the questions one at a time. You may be asked to look at zoning information, the size of your lot and the height of your structure.

More information

Contact Statutory Planning or Building Services for help with either Planning or Building Permits. 

 

Before you begin

Before finalising your design:

In this guide

Introduction

Step 1

Check if a Heritage Overlay affects the works

Step 2

Check if your property is on the Victorian Heritage Register

Step 3

Check if other overlays affect your works

Step 4

Check if your property is in a Commercial Zone

Step 5

Check if your property is in a General or Neighbourhood Residential Zone

Step 6

Check the area of a lot in a General or Neighbourhood Residential Zone

Step 7

Check the area of a lot in a Residential Growth or Mixed Use Zone

Step 8

Check if your works are affected by a Significant Landscape Overlay

Step 9

Check if your works are affected by a Special Building Overlay

Step 10

Apply for a Planning Permit, if needed

Step 11

Check if the structure is attached to a building

Step 12

Check if your structure is small in area

Step 13

Check whether the structure will be built from masonry

Step 14

Check if there is another structure on the lot

Step 15

Check the location of the structure in relation to the front wall

Step 16

Check the structure height and distance from boundaries

Step 17

Apply for a Building Permit, if needed

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