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This guide is for building a single dwelling (house) on a lot.

You may need a Planning Permit to build a house. You need a Building Permit before you start construction and an Occupancy Permit before you move in.

If you plan to knock down an existing building to build a new house, use our demolition guide to find out if you need any permits for the works.   

How to use this guide

To help you work out which permits you need, start at Step 1 and answer the questions one at a time.

If you need help at any step, email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4888 and ask for our:

  • Statutory Planning team for help with planning or Planning Permits. 
  • Building Services team for help with building or Building Permits.

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