Check the height of an attached satellite dish

Roof-mounted satellite dish

Roof-mounted satellite dish

If your dish is attached, measure the distance from the top of the dish to the highest point where it is attached to the building.

Is the distance you measured more than 3m?

  • If yes, you need a Building Permit. Go to the next step to see whether you also need Report and Consent of Council.
  • If no, you don't need a Building Permit. As long as there are no Planning Permit restrictions, you can proceed to install the dish. You can now exit this guide.