Building permits

You may need other permits before we can issue you a building permit. Where a planning permit is required, we are not able to issue a building permit. Please contact our planning team on 1300 to see if a planning permit is required. They can be contacted on 1300 365 222 or via email to info@towong.vic.gov.au

From 1 September 2016, landowners who want to do domestic building work valued at over $16,000 on a single dwelling must provide a certificate of consent to the building surveyor.

Owner-builders must obtain a copy of the Building Commission's Owner-Builder Information and Education Kit. Copies are available at Council service centres in Tallangatta and Corryong or online at Application process explained | Victorian Building Authority (vba.vic.gov.au).

You may need to complete a Bushfire Attack Level Assessment report. The aim of this assessment is to ensure occupants are protected in the event of a bushfire. Find out more on the Victorian Building Authority website.

All new homes and some renovations, alterations and additions must comply with the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) Volume Two.

These requirements aim to reduce the environmental impacts of energy consumption and water usage. They include a wide range of factors, such as insulation, external glazing, sealing, services and ventilation.

There are several options for complying with the energy efficiency requirements of the BCA, including:

• Meeting a 7-star energy rating along with certain prescriptive BCA requirements, such as sealing and services
• Following all of the prescriptive BCA requirements
• Developing another solution by engaging an expert in energy efficiency.

Find out more on the Victorian Building Authority website.

You must provide electronic copies of drawings showing the plan at each floor level, elevations, sections, dimensions, and the sizes and locations of structural members, to scale of not less than 1:100. All plans must be professionally drawn and to scale.

Also attach:

• bracing plan(s)
• tie down and fixing plans
• special area assessment (if applicable e.g. bushfire, termite or flood prone)
• siting assessment
• truss computations and design (if applicable and when received from manufacturer)
• structural plans and Form 11 Certificate of Compliance - Design.

If applicable, you must provide electronic copies of the specifications of materials and other descriptive matters not shown on the plans.

You must provide electronic copies of your site plan, showing

• boundaries and dimensions of the allotment
• levels
• site cut
• retaining walls
• easements
• method of drainage.

All plans must be professionally drawn and to scale.

A recently obtained (within the last 3 months) copy of the certificate of title together with the title plan and a copy of all restrictions, covenants and Section 173 Agreements held on title. This can be obtained from Landata.

This must include block dimensions, easements, ownership, covenants and development control plans.

A foundation soil report is required in accordance with AS2870.

A homeowner's warranty must be provided where domestic works by a registered practitioner are worth more than $12,000.

If the applicant isn't the owner, the applicant must obtain the owner's written consent to apply for a building permit on their behalf. The applicant is responsible for the settlement of all applicable fees incurred.

Protection of any adjoining property is applicable where the construction or site cut adjoins or affects the boundary. Please speak to our Building Services Department for further information.

Water main connection applications must be done in person when booking the water tapping.

Seek approval from the relevant authority to construct over the easement.