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Everything you need to know about planning and building permit processes, and how we manage development across the municipality.

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Install solar panels

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Construct a deck

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Decking with deck table and chairs at a property.

Alter or extend a dwelling

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Demolish all or part of a building

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Planning and Building Permits

Multi-unit developments

Find out which permits you need to develop medium or high-density housing in Boroondara, for example apartments. townhouses or duplexes.

Learn what factors to consider when designing the plans and which standards provide criteria for the permit application assessment.
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Planning & building in focus

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Partial closure for works at Boroondara Recycling and Waste Centre

Some items can still be dropped off at the Riversdale recycling centre while we conduct works on the site.

Recycling and reusing in action

Using recycled materials in our playgrounds and roads is part of our commitment to improve our City’s environmental sustainability.

Heritage update: Gap Studies and Amendment C299

We will continue to advocate for the removal of the unfairly imposed C299 loophole.

Guiding you through all things planning and building

We’ve added a virtual house to our website to guide you through planning and building information.