Building permits
Apply for approval to build, renovate, extend or demolish. Includes inspections.
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About this service
You need a building permit to build, extend, renovate or demolish most structures in Townora. The permit makes sure that your project is safe, meets the building code and fits the local planning rules, and it protects you when you later sell the property.
Before you start
- Have your property title or rates notice ready
- Prepare site plans, floor plans and elevations drawn to scale
- Check if your property is in a heritage or flood overlay
- Have your builder's licence number if you have appointed one
Projects that usually need a permit
New buildings, second storeys, structural changes, swimming pools, retaining walls over one metre, decks over 30 centimetres off the ground and demolition work all require a permit. Painting, new kitchens and bathrooms without structural change usually do not.
Common reasons for delays
Incomplete plans, missing engineering reports and applications that conflict with planning overlays are the most common causes of delay. Booking a free pre-lodgement meeting with a planner before you apply can save weeks.
How it works
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
Yes. Property tax can be paid in full, in four quarterly instalments or by monthly direct debit at no extra cost.
