Go to top of page

Planning and Building

How can we help you today?

Major VCAT cases

Open

Building in Bayside

What you need to know to build in Bayside

  • Who can issue a building permit?
  • Asbestos
  • Asset protection
  • Balconies and basketball ring safety
  • Building disputes
  • Building over an easement
  • Cladding information
  • Design and engineering standards
  • Do I need a permit to remove vegetation on my property?
  • Energy rating requirements
  • Essential safety measures
  • Fences
  • Our building department
  • Smoke alarms
  • Swimming pools and spas
  • Water tanks
    • Open

    Building permits and consents

    Key information about building permits and consents.

  • Building forms
  • Building permit application and checklists
  • Demolition
  • Hoarding
  • How to plant on your nature strip
  • Lodge a building permit
  • Owner builders
  • Places of public entertainment (POPEs)
  • Property information
  • Protection of adjoining properties
  • Report and consents
    • Open

    Planning permits

    Are you making alterations on an existing property, or building a new dwelling? Find out how to get a planning permit.

  • Do I need a planning permit?
  • What is the planning permit process?
  • Planning permit fees
  • Planning application and amendment forms
  • View or object to a planning application
    • Open

    Urban strategy

    Find out how we're managing urban growth, supporting business and promoting sustainable development.

  • Current urban planning projects
  • Current amendments
  • Other relevant strategic planning documents
  • Subscribe for amendment updates
  • Urban Strategy reference documents