Where can I site my building?

Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 control the siting of all residential developments up to three storeys in height within the state of Victoria.  The Regulations are intended to protect the overall neighbourhood character and the amenity of adjoining properties.  The Regulations control street and side boundary setbacks,  building heights, fence height, the extent of building of a building along a boundary, over-shadowing and overlooking into the private open space of adjoining properties.

Building over a council easement is not permitted. Under exceptional circumstances, approval can be sought by contacting the Infrastructure Services Department.

If your development does not meet siting regulations but is not going to cause undue intrusion to the neighbours, it is possible for the Municipal Building Surveyor of Council to consider your proposal, refer it to the neighbours and approve if appropriate.  This process is called Application for Report and Consent and the application forms are below.

Variation to Building Regulations 2018 - Regulation 73

Variation to Building Regulations 2018 - Regulation 74

Variation to Building Regulations 2018 - Regulation 79

Variation to Building Regulations 2018 - Regulation 84

Variation to Building Regulations 2018 - Regulation 87