If you want to conduct demolition, alterations or building works in the City of Melbourne you may be required to obtain a Report and Consent.
The Report and Consent may be required for, but is not limited to:
- Siting variations (Part 5 of the Regulations)
- Projections beyond street alignment (part 6 of the Regulations)
- Protection of public (regulation 116 of the Regulations)
- Building over easement (regulation 130 of the Regulations)
- Building in areas liable to flooding (regulation 153 and 154 of the Regulations)
When you apply for a building permit, your Relevant Building Surveyor (RBS) will determine whether you need to get a Report and Consent of Council.
An architect or drafting person who prepares drawings for your building permit application can assist you in preparing the documentation required as part of your Report and Consent application.
If your design does not meet the requirements of Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018, you will be required to apply for a siting variation.
This may include a design for a:
- Single Class 1 buildings and associated Class 10a buildings (carport, shed, garage)
- Class 10b structures (fence)
Apply for Report & Consent - Siting variation
You may need to apply for Report and Consent to construct a projection beyond the street alignment if your design does not meet requirements under part 6 of the Regulations for height or distance of projection.
Projections beyond the street alignment include:
- Architectural features
- Window or balcony
- Verandah
- Sunblinds and awnings
- Service pipes, rainwater heads and service installations
- Window shutters
- Signs
- Service cabinet doors
- Any other part of the building
Apply for Report & Consent - Projections beyond street alignment
Protection of the public
You may need a Report and Consent before starting precautionary work to protect the safety of the public and public places under Regulation 116 of the Regulations.
Suitable precautions may include:
- Hoardings
- Gantries
- Scaffolding
- Exclusion zones
Read more about hoardings, gantries and scaffolds
NOTE: If your demolition, alterations or building work require a Construction Management Plan (CMP), you will need to submit a Regulation 116 Report and Consent. CMPs will not be processed prior to the issue of a Report and Consent for public protection. Apply for report and consent for protection of public
In order to construct a building over an easement you will need to apply for a Report and Consent under Regulation 130 of the Regulations.
Apply for a Report & Consent - Building over an easement
If you are constructing a building in areas liable to flooding or on designated land or designated works, under Regulations 153 and 154 of the Regulations the Report and Consent of Council must first be obtained.
Apply for a Report & Consent - Building in a flood-prone area:
Report and consent – Projections and flood prone areas (PDF 535 KB)
Prior to stormwater drainage works, you must apply for a legal point of discharge. This is also known as a Regulation 133 approval.
To apply for a legal point of discharge, go to Stormwater, boundary traps and fire services.
Submit the form
Submit the form by email to building@melbourne.vic.gov.au
You can also submit the form in person or by mail.
In person
Melbourne Town Hall Administration Building
120 Swanston Street, Melbourne
By mail
Planning and Building City of Melbourne
GPO BOX 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001
Fees
If your application relates to public precautions, the fee is $325.
For all other matters to report on the fee is $320.20.
Code of Practice for Building, Construction and Works
The Code of Practice for Building, Construction and WorksOpens in new tab in the City of Melbourne sets out all safety and amenity requirements when using or impacting public space for any kind of building, construction or general works.
These requirements are intended to protect the public and our property around sites where works are occurring.
