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A building permit is required before commencement of most building work. The definition of 'building work' in the legislation includes new buildings, demolition and/or alteration. In many cases the builder or architect/draftsperson obtains the permit on behalf of the property owner.
For information about which work requires a building permit and which does not, we recommend checking the 'building permits' page of the Building Commission's website.
If building work is proposed it is wise to check whether a planning permit from Council's Planning Unit is also required, as a building permit cannot be issued unless any relevant planning permit has been issued.
Building permits are issued by building surveyors. An application for a building permit may be made to the Municipal Building Surveyor (Council's appointed official) or a private building surveyor (a registered person privately appointed by or on behalf of the owner, having no connection with Council).
For a fact sheet containing the information on how to apply for a building permit click here.
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How to Apply for a Building Permit
Fees
Lodging the Application
Inspections
Forms
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In order to obtain a building permit, you are required to: - Fill out a Building Application Form
- Provide three copies of the following (should be prepared by a registered building practitioner):
- Site plan showing the location of the existing dwelling and the proposed new works, any easements, site boundaries, etc.
- If the works are located on or close to the boundary, also show the outline of the neighbouring house with dimensions from the boundary
- Floor plan detailing length & width of proposed work
- Elevations showing the profile of the proposed building works inc. its height to roof and the way it connects to the existing building.
- A Section detailing material types and sizes, spacing and connection methods
- Details, i.e. footings and framing members.
- Engineers structural drawings and computations. (Please note that the Municipal Building Surveyor may request design certification from the engineer).
The following items may also be required:
- Copy of land title
- A smoke alarm location plan (ensuring the proposed location is within 3m of bedrooms.
- If the application is for domestic works costing more than $12,000 and not constructed by the owner of the property, evidence of Home Warranty Insurance will be required.
- Owner-builder's consent from the Building Practitioners Board if constructing as an owner-builder and cost of works are $12,000 or more
- Energy rating certificate and report.
- Two copies of Soil report
- Two copies of a re-establishment survey plan prepared by a licensed land surveyor.
- Details of any town planning permit and copy of endorsed plans
- Details of any protection of adjoining property before and during building work
- Details of any precautions to protect the safety of the public before and during the building work.
Note: Legislation was introduced in June 2005 with special requirements for the issuing of building permits to owner builders. Owner-builder Regulations
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A building application fee is applicable and is determined by type and size of works.
For an approximate quote from the office of the Municipal Building Surveyor please call 9238 1515.- $34.85 for all works $5,000 for more
- $1.28 cents per $1000 of the cost of work over $10,000
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In Person
The Building Services Department is located at the Dandenong branch of Council Offices, at 39 Clow Street, Dandenong. By Mail
Attention to:
Building Services
City of Greater Dandenong
PO Box 200
Dandenong VIC 3175
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Inspections are conducted Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30pm (out of hours by appointment) and includes:
- Pre-Slab or footing
- Slab
- Steel or stump hole
- Frame
- Final
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Click here to access all Building/Town Planning forms
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