Dispensation

There are three main categories of dispensations. These include:

• Building over easement
• Siting
• Fence heights

Over easement

When a building is proposed to be built over an easement, consent is required to be obtained by the responsible authorities, one of those being Council.

An application to build over an easement must include:

• Completed application form by the owner of the property
• Two sets of plans with approval from South East Water, and
• A fee of $220.00

Siting

Domestic building sites all have envelopes in which to build. Often, proposals cannot fit in the required envelopes for various reasons. Where this situation should arise, the building regulations allow Council to make a decision with respect to the non-complying siting which is known as a dispensation.

A decision is reached after consulting with various parties, including the neighbours. This application may be refused or accepted, and a decision is usually made within 15 working days.

An application for a Siting Dispensation must include:

• Completed application form
• Comment from adjoining owners and effected parties
• Items to be included with application form
• Minimum of two sets of plans, including copy of title and
• A fee of $211.15
• A site context plan which details the particulars of the neighbourhood

Forms to download:

• Siting Dispensation application form
• Building Department form 

An application for this situation must include:

• A completed application form
• Minimum of two sets of plans, and
• A fee of $211.15

For more information, contact Council on 9599 4444.