How to apply for a building permit in Melbourne

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Why do I need a building permit in Melbourne?

Before starting any residential or commercial building project, you’ll need a permit that needs to be submitted to a building surveyor to prove that your property complies with The Building Code of Australia, The Building Act 1993 and The Building Regulations 2018. 

Your permit ensures that the building you’re designing meets all safety requirements and regulations as per Victoria’s building standards.

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What documents do I need?

Applying for a building permit in Melbourne tends to be a drawn-out process that requires the submission of several documents. These include:

  • A completed application form
  • Structural drawings of your building
  • A soil report
  • A property owner’s warranty insurance
  • The owner-builder certificate
  • A copy of the approved plan for the subdivisions
  • Easement details
  • The siting report
  • A copy of your town planning permit and endorsement plans
  • Protection work notices
  • The title re-establishment survey plan

Should I work with building professionals at the permit stage?

To ensure that you don’t waste time and money on your application process, compiling your documents and submitting the right information is crucial.

Often, a lack of experience in building design can affect the details you submit, which may warrant further investigation and information. Failing to get your permit, in turn, can halt your residential or commercial project in its tracks, costing you plenty of time and money.

This is where the right building planning professionals can support you.

Professional building designers know exactly how this process works and can provide you with the guidance you need to ensure that you receive your building permit on the first go.

RNB Design Solutions—a leading building planning partner in Melbourne

At RNB Design Solutions, we have a 100% success rate for receiving council approval for permit applications.

Having been active in the industry for over 15 years, we know how to help you submit a strong application.

We help you:

  • Understand the town planning process and submit your application (if required).
  • Give you a checklist of all the documents you will need and support you in completing the application with all the necessary information.
  • Come up with drawings, specifications and allotment plans for your building.
  • Generate a site evaluation report for your permit application.

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    Katie O'Connor

    I couldn’t be happier with the design and professionalism that Jason from RNB Design Solutions has accomplished. The service and quality from Jason are second to none, very understanding of my requirements and exceeded on all my requests. Thank you, Jason from RMB Design, I couldn’t be more happy with everything you’ve done, and wouldn’t hesitate to use your services again in the future. I have already recommended you to a colleague who is looking at building.

    Christos K

    We found Jason to be very thorough and professional in his work. We were able to talk through our ideas and what we needed and he always took it one step further rather than just what we said. After many takes of us changing our minds we now have a design that we love.

    Thanks Jason.

    Ashwood , R&M

    Thank you so much for a job well done. Jason is extremely knowledgeable, not only in design but also in terms of a lot of other areas, especially town planning requirements. We are very impressed with the efficiency in which he provides plans, answer phone calls and emails, always with professionalism. We would like to thank you for the assistance which is very high standard and certainly has met all our expectations. We would highly recommend his service and certainly will be passing his details on to others.

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    Thank you very much again.

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    Jack & Eva , Builder/Developer - Endeavour Hills

    Jason was more than happy to make all the changes we requested along the way (there were a lot) and was instrumental in getting our design through council, which also required a quick redesign that he was able to produce in only a couple hours.
    I’d be more than happy to recommend Jason to any of my friends or family if they are looking for any design work.

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