Content components The City of Boroondara has a comprehensive archive of building permits and plans that you can request in line with Regulation 50 of the Building Regulation 2018.You can use this form to apply for: Building plans (this may include specifications and computations if available) previously issued Building permits, Occupancy permits and Final certificates. You cannot use this form for: Planning permits and documentsStormwater drainage and sewerage plans. For Planning documents, contact Urban Planning using our contact form.For drainage and sewage, contact Yarra Valley Water. Before you applyWe cannot guarantee that the requested plans are available. You will only be invoiced if we find the documents you have requested. It is highly unlikely drainage plans will be noted on building plans, especially historic plans.Where plans relate to buildings with multiple units, we can only provide information about the property you own. Information on other units and common areas is redacted for privacy reasons.You can call (03) 9278 4999 to talk to a Building Services Officer before you submit your application.Who can applyThe current property owner, as listed on the rates notice, can request copies of building permits and plans for their property.Non-ownersIf you are not the current property owner, you must provide either:a letter of authority from the current property ownerproof of directorship and consent from the director (if the property is company-owned)current proof of appointment as the Owner’s Corporation Manager (OCM) (if managed by a body corporate)You can submit your application now and submit your authorisation documents (eg letter of authority) at a later date using our online contact form or emailing [email protected]. We cannot send you any building documents if we haven’t received the supporting documents.Recent property purchasesIf this is a recent purchase, we'll need authorisation from the current owner until settlement goes through.A contract of sale is not accepted as proof of ownership nor as consent from the property owner.How to applyRequest copies of Building Permits and PlansFeesDocument typeCostPlans - Residential property$181Plans - Multi-unit (residential or mixed-use property)$274.50*Plans - Commercial property$274.50*Building permits, Occupancy permits, Final certificates, other $55.10**Note: The fees may be higher for complex projects involving staged or multiple permits and/or buildings. You will receive a quote for the fees in these cases.TimeframeIf we locate the documents, we'll email you an invoice. Please allow at least 10 business days for this.Once the invoice has been paid, we will order your documents. This process takes at least 5 business days. It can take longer for complex requests, like multi-unit and commercial properties.Other property informationTo apply for an Occupancy Permit, visit our Apply, Amend or Extend a Building permit page.For Stormwater and Legal Point of Discharge information, visit our Stormwater pages.For details on sewerage easements, check your Title or contact Yarra Valley Water on 1300 853 811.For planning documents and endorsed plans, contact our Urban Planning team on (03) 9278 4888.
