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Apply for a Building Permit
You can lodge your application for a Building Permit at any of our Customer Service Centres or by post.
You will need to:
- Complete a Building Permit Application form
- Provide documents and plans in relation to these works (a list of requirements is on the form)
- Make payment for this application.
You can lodge your application and make payment at any of our conveniently located Customer Service Centres.
Payment can be made using cash, cheque, EFTPOS, postal order or credit card.
Alternatively you may wish to post your application to us:
Building Department
City of Greater Geelong
PO Box 104
GEELONG VIC 3220
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Common Questions
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Building Applications - who can help me complete one?
Our Customer Service staff can assist you with your enquiries or you can discuss your application directly with our Building Services Unit.
You may need a Planning Permit or planning approval regardless of whether a building permit is required.
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Building Inspections - When are they required?
If you have had your plans approved by us, the required inspections are listed on your Building Permit, together with the phone number for bookings.
If you have had your building permit issued by a private building surveyor, they will let you know the stages to be inspected.
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Building Permit - Do I need one for a swimming pool or spa?
A building permit is required to construct a pool or spa when the depth exceeds 300mm.
A building permit is required for the construction or alteration of all pool safety barriers.
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Building Permit Application - What do I need to provide?
You will require other documentation when applying for your Building Permit.
You may need a Planning Permit or planning approval regardless of whether a building permit is required.
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Building Permit Applications - What else may I need?
Depending on what you intend to do, other permits, consents and approvals may be required.
Other authorities such as Barwon Water may also have specific requirements.
Our staff can assist you in determining what additional permits and consents may be required.
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Building Permit Applications - Where can I lodge one?
We provide you with a number of options on where to lodge your Building Application:
- Call into any of our Customer Service Centres
- Visit our Building Services Unit at 131 Myers Street,Geelong
- Post it to us at PO Box 104, GEELONG VIC 3220
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Building Permits - Do I need one?
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.
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Building Permits - How long do they take to be approved?
Times can vary from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the following factors:
- completeness of the documentation lodged with the application;
- any other permits and/or consents required;
- complexity of the project;
- levels of activity in the building industry.
You are invited to discuss your specific needs with us and we will endeavour to work within your timeframes.
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Building Permits - Who can apply?
An application for building permit application may be lodged by the property owner or someone acting on their behalf (for example, the designer or builder).
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