Report and Consent (Dispensation)

If you are applying for a building permit, you may need consent before commencing work. Report and Consent gives you Council approval to carry out works that:

  • differ from the Building Regulations
  • require special consideration
  • may impact community assets or infrastructure.

There are two types of applications:

  • Siting matters relate to works where a design does not comply with Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018 such as height, setbacks or overshadowing.
  • Non-siting matters that relate to other works that require approval such as building over an easement or on flood prone land, constructing a fence or demolishing a building.

Apply for a siting variation

You may need to apply for a siting variation if a design does not meet the requirements of Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018.

Please allow 5 weeks to include planning referrals relating to Neighbourhood Character Guidelines.

Apply for projections beyond street alignment

You may need to apply for a siting variation if a design does not meet the requirements of Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018.

Apply for protection of the public

You may need consent before carrying out precautionary work to protect the safety of the public and public places.

Apply to build over an easement

You may need consent from Council to build over an easement in your property.

Apply for a corner fence dispensation

You may need consent from Council before constructing a corner fence.

Request consent for proposed demolition

You may need consent from Council before demolishing a building.

Visit our Infrastructure permits page to find other consent applications you may need for your project.

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