Building Interim Regulations 2017
Application for Report and Consent
* Denotes Mandatory Field
Application Fee: $262.10
Application Number (Office use only):
*Applicant details
Applicant type:
Owner
Agent of owner
Name:
Family Name:
Organisation name:
Street address:
Email:
Phone Number:
Preferred reply method:
email*
post
*If requesting an emailed response only one copy of plans in required
Applicants signature:
Date:
*Property details
Address:
Postcode:
Suburb:
Allotment number:
*Report requested (please tick)
New dwelling
Garage/carport
Verandah/pergola
Additions/alterations to dwelling
Fence
Other:
*Please describe in point form how the regulations are not met
(Example: Front setback proposed is 6.5 metres in lieu of required 7 metre setback)
Please note: Regulations marked with an * requires adjoining neighbour’s comment.
Application for report and consent part 4 – siting variations (please print corresponding
checklist from website)
Regulation
408(3)
409(4) *
410(4) *
411(4)
411(1)
411(1)
412(2)
412(1)
Reporting matter/s
Maximum Setback from a front street boundary.
Minimum Setback from a street boundary. (Front Setback)
Building height. (Greater than 9m or 10m if on a sloping site)
Site coverage.
(Exceeding 60% ) not in RGZ1 or NRZ1
Site coverage within Planning Zone RGZ1 exceeding 70%
Site coverage within Planning Zone NRZ1 exceeding 50%
Permeability. Less than 20%
(Exceeding 80% of the area covered by impermeable
surfaces)
Permeability less than 30% within Planning Zone GRZ1 or RGZ2
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Tick
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412(1)
413(6)
414(6) *
414(1)
415(5) *
416(6) *
417(6)*
418(3) *
419(9) *
420(3)
421(4)
421(1)
421(1)
422(2)
424(1)
424(3)
425(3) *
426(5) *
427(1)
428(6) *
429(5) *
430(3) *
431
(Exceeding 70% of the area covered by impermeable surfaces)
Permeability less than 40% within Planning Zone NRZ1 (Exceeding 60% of the area
covered by impermeable surfaces)
Car parking spaces.
Side or rear boundary setbacks. (Excessive height with reduced setback)
Side or rear boundary setbacks within Planning Zone NRZ1 not a minimum of 2 metres
where opposite a secluded private open space area or a living room window with a high
amenity outlook on neighbouring development if in
Walls or carports on boundaries. (Exceeding length & average height of 3.2m on boundary)
Daylight to existing habitable room windows of adjoining allotments. (Building setbacks)
Solar access to existing north-facing habitable room windows of adjoining allotment
(Building setbacks)
Overshadowing of recreational private open space.
Overlooking into adjoining allotment.
Daylight to habitable room window(s) on subject allotment
Private open space. all other areas
Private open space within Planning Zone GRZ1 or RGZ2
80sqm or 20%, with 25sqm at ground level having minimum dimensions of 5m –
Private open space within Planning Zone NRZ1
Ground level open space 80sqm or 20% with a minimum of 40sqm at side or rear dwelling
having a minimum dimensions of 5metres convenient access from a living roomSiting on vacant land, Class 10 buildings.
Front fence height. Within 3 metres or street alignment (Exceeding 1.5m in height on a
declared road or 1.2 metres in all other cases)
Non Residential Zones
Front fence height. Within 3 metres or street alignment (Exceeding 2m in height on a declared
road or 1.5 in all other cases)
Fence setback from side and rear boundary. (Height exceeding 2m)
Length of fence on side or rear boundary.(Greater than 2m in height)
A fence within 9m. of street alignment intersection (Corner allotment fence exceeding 1m in
height)
Daylight to existing habitable room windows of adjoining allotments. (Fence setbacks)
Solar access to existing north-facing habitable room windows of adjoining allotments. (Fence
setbacks)
Overshadowing of recreational private open space. (Fence design)
Height of Masts, Poles etc. (Exceeds 8m in height or 3m when attached to a building)
Application for report and consent – all other matters (please print corresponding checklist from
website)
Tick
Regulation Reporting matter/s
310(1) Build over easement vested in Council.
513(1) Projections beyond street alignment
515(2)
Building above or below certain public facilities
604(4)
Precautions over a street
(also accompanied by hoarding permit application)
801(1)
Septic Tank Systems
802(3)
Construction of buildings on land liable to flooding (Melbourne Water Comment Required
when they
are floodplain management authority)
806(1)
Building on designated land (Melbourne Water Comment Required when they are floodplain
management authority)
Refer to Schedule 5 of the Building Regulations 2006 for requirements:
GRZ1- General Residential Zone-1
GRZ2- General Residential Zone-2
RGZ2RGZ1- Residential Growth Zone-1
NRZ1- Neighbourhood Residential Zone-1
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Residential Growth Zone-2
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Comments from adjoining neighbours for a variation being sought under Part 4 of the
Building Interim Regulations 2017
Subject property address:
Adjoining owner’s details (affected party)
Name(s):
Address:
Have sighted and signed the attached plans in regards to regulation: Yes
No
For the proposed (specify what variation is being sought):
Adjoining owner(s) declaration
I/We being the affected adjoining property owner(s) herby (tick the applicable box):
Do not object to the variation (please note: If you do not object to the attached plans/drawings, you must
sign and date each plan.)
Object to the variation for the following reasons (please note: If you object, you are required to provide
reasons why below.)
State reasons:
Full name:
Full name:
Signed:
Signed:
Date:
Date:
Phone:
Phone:
Email:
Email:
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PART 4 – SITING
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
ANNEXURE TO APPLICATION FOR A REPORT AND CONSENT
Application Fees
Application Fees per Regulation being considered
Completed application form
Ensure the form is fully completed (signed and dated)
Copy of Certificate of Title showing current owner and approved Plan of Subdivision (Lot Plan)
Including all covenants &/or Section 173 agreements if applicable (no older than 3 months)
Site Plan & Site Analysis
A plan of the subject allotment and adjoining properties drawn to a scale of not less than 1:500,
showing all boundaries and setbacks, easements, existing building(s), proposed works and a north
point, the location of habitable room windows, adjoining habitable room windows, private open space,
secluded private open space relevant elevations, walls on boundary of adjoining properties and
sections appropriately dimensioned. (1:500 2mm = 1m)
Two (2) Sets of Architectural drawings
Drawings should be of a scale not less than a 1:100. Drawings are to be sufficiently marked up /
highlighted to show the location and extent of non-compliance for each item. Where applicable ‘as of
right’ building envelopes are to be indicated on drawings and the extent of setback encroachments
highlighted. (1:100 1cm = 1m)
Signed Plans and Comments from affected adjoining* owners on Council’s form (Optional but
recommended)
Where necessary Council may require the applicant to provide comments from affected parties and
plans signed and dated by the affected adjoining property owners, agreeing or disagreeing with the
proposed application
(Please use Council’s ‘Letter of Consent from Adjoining Neighbours’ Forms)
Reason/Justification for application (Part 4 variations)
A detailed written response addressing how the application meets the decision guidelines contained
within Minister’s Guideline 12 (June 2006) must accompany each application.
Copies of the regulations and guidelines can be viewed online.
Part 4 Regulations http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vic/consol_reg/br2006200/
Ministers Guidelines http://www.vba.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/18789/MinistersGuidelines-MG12.pdf
Note:
1. Incomplete applications and application without prescribed fee will not be accepted.
2. Further information may be requested after initial assessment of the application.
Lack of information is likely to result in delays or refusal.
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NON SITING MATTERS
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
ANNEXURE TO APPLICATION FOR A REPORT AND CONSENT
Application Fees
Application Fees per Regulation being considered
Completed application form
Ensure the form is fully completed (signed and dated)
Copy of Certificate of Title showing current owner and approved Plan of Subdivision (Lot Plan)
Including all covenants &/or Section 173 agreements if applicable (no older than 3 months)
Site Plan & Site Analysis
An appropriately dimensioned plan of the subject allotment and adjoining properties drawn to a scale of
not less than 1:500, showing all boundaries and setbacks, easements, existing building(s), proposed
works and north point. (1:500 2mm = 1m)
Site & Finished Floor Level (FFL) to Australian Height Datum (AHD) must be noted on the plans.
Two (2) Sets of Architectural drawings
Drawings (including elevations) should be of a scale not less than a 1:100. Drawings are to be
sufficiently marked up / highlighted to show the location and extent of non-compliance for each item.
Where applicable ‘as of right’ building envelopes are to be indicated on drawings and the extent of
setback encroachments highlighted. Footing details are required for Regulation 310 build over
easement assessments. (1:100 1cm = 1m)
Site & Finished Floor Level (FFL) to Australian Height Datum (AHD) must be noted on the plans.
Note:
1. Incomplete applications and application without prescribed fee will not be accepted.
2. Further information may be requested after initial assessment of the application.
Lack of information is likely to result in delays or refusal.
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Payment & Submission options
1.
Mail: Post completed form with cheque to:
City of Greater Dandenong,
PO BOX 200, Dandenong VIC 3175
2.
In Person: Visit a City of Greater Dandenong customer
service centre and hand in the completed form.
3.
Online: Credit Card Payment via MasterCard or Visa
(Invoice will be emailed once application has been
registered by the Building Department)
 Go to: Building Services (on Council’s website
www.greaterdandenong.com)
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Email:
[email protected]
Fax: 8571 5196
Click - Pay online
Enter your invoice number and follow the prompts to
make your payment.
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