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Bayside City Council, Corporate Centre, Royal Avenue, Sandringham, Victoria 3191, Australia Tel +61 3 9599 4444 Fax +61 3 9598 4474, ABN 65 486 719 651

When is a planning permit required?

A permit is required to construct a building or carry out works, including a fence where the building works include a:

'lot' less than 500 sq m in area
site containing more than one dwelling (multi-units)
site title containing a Section 173 Agreement / Restrictive Covenant
dwelling listed as a heritage place in the Bayside Planning Scheme and doesn't meet requirements of Council Height Control Overlay as noted in Clause 43.02 (Design & Development Overlay)
subject site falling within a Special Building Overlay (Clause 44.05) of the Bayside Planning Scheme

A Town Planning Permit is not required for construction of a detached house or building and works in relation to a single dwelling (including outbuildings) if:

the 'lot' is above 500 sq m in size and is not covered by any planning overlays limited by any Section 173 Agreements or Restrictive Covenants.

Prior to commencing any development or building works, it is suggested that you contact Council to confirm whether a permit is required.

For more information, submit an online enquiry form or contact 9599 4444.

15-Jul-2009