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Common types of building work
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Permit required
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Alterations and Additions
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Additions to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes -Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Structural alterations to a dwelling or any other building
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Yes -Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Removal or alteration to a load bearing part of a building
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Yes -Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Carports/Garages
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Freestanding floor area not exceeding 10m², no more than 3m high, not constructed of masonry and located no further forward on the allotment than the associated building.
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No
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Attached to another building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Setback less than the associated building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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| Decks |
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Deck any height.
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Yes 2011-12_Building_Permit_Application_Form.doc
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Demolition/Removal
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Demolition or removal of part or all of a building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Fences
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Construction of a side or boundary fence less than 2m high and not within 3m of a street alignment
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No
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Construction of a brick front fence more than 1.2m high and not within 9 m of a street corner
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Construction of a timber front fence less than 1.5m
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No
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Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2m high
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Construction of a fence that is more than 1m high, within 9m of the point of intersection of a street corner
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence
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No
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Masts/Antennas
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Height more than:-
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-3m above the highest point of a building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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8m above the ground
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Pergolas and Verandahs
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Construction of a pergola (unroofed) associated with a house, not exceeding 20m² in area, not more than 3m high and located no further forward on the allotment than the dwelling
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No
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Construction of a pergola or verandah (roofed) associated with any building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Retaining Walls
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Construction on or near site boundaries (any height) in order to maintain the stability of the adjoining property
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Construction of a retaining wall 1m or more in height.
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Reblocking
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Reblocking or restumping of an existing building
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Roofing
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Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with concrete or terracotta tiles
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Replacing of corrugated iron roofing with "colourbond" or other pre-finished sheets
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No
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Signs
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More than 1m above ground and within 3m of the street alignment
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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More than 8m above ground level and more than 6m² in display area
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Sheds
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Erection of a shed more than 10m² in area
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Solar Hot Water Units
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Generally a building permit is not required for solar panels however it should be remembered that the structural integrity of your roof could be adversely affected by the weight, particularly if storage of water is included. Further advice should be sought from the supplier regarding unit weight. A planning permit may be required in Heritage areas.
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No
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Swimming Pools/Spas
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Construction of an Inground or above ground pool or spa greater than 30cm in depth
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Yes Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Water Tanks.
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No
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A building permit is not required for a water tank on the ground however siting guidelines should be observed particularly when close to neighbour's boundaries.
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Windows
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Replacement of windows with similar type windows, where no structural alterations are required
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No
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Installation of "bay" or "corner" type windows where structural alterations are required
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Yes (Form)Building_permit_application_form.pdf
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Wood heaters
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Installation of a wood heater - solid fuel burning appliance.
Note: Installation should comply with manufacturers installation instructions and flues should be installed by a registered plumber and a compliance certificate provided.
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No
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