Before you Build
Before undertaking almost any building or demolition work, a Building Permit is required.
Some minor works are exempted though.  To determine whether or not you need a Building Permit, refer to the table When a Building Permit is required .

Application for Building Permit
The application for building permit may be lodged by the property owner or someone action on their behalf (for example, the designer or builder).
It can be lodged in person at any of Council's Customer Service Centres or directly to the Building Services Unit, located at 131 Myers St, Geelong. Applications may also be posted.

Find out what documents you need to lodge with your application:

• Documents Required for Building Permits.pdf (PDF-20KB)
• Building Permit Application Form.pdf (PDF-213KB)

Illegal Building Work
Council is often made aware of building works carried out without the required permit. This information may come from property owners, tenants, neighbours, potential purchasers or Council''s own inspectors.
If buildng works are carried out without the required Building Permit, an investigation and enforcement process is implemented. The process is explained in this chart.

Enforcement Process for Illegal Building Work.pdf (PDF-12KB)

For further information please contact the City of Greater Geelong, Building Services Unit.