Building Permit - City of Ballarat - Victoria

You will need this permit if you intend to conduct building work. Building permits certify that a proposed building complies with the relevant building regulations. A permit allows the building work to be undertaken according to the approved plans, specifications and other relevant documentation.

Having a building permit provides you with protection by ensuring:

• the building practitioners working on your project are registered and carry the required insurance
• adequate documentation is prepared so the construction can be carried out correctly and according to building legislation
• key stages of the work are independently inspected
• your building is suitable for occupation.

A building permit will specify that either an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection is required on completion of the building work. 

Before applying for a building permit, you need to appoint a registered building surveyor. You apply for a building permit through your building surveyor.

To apply for a permit, you need to:

• submit at least three copies of drawings, specifications and allotment plans along with the completed application form and other prescribed information
• pay the building permit levy yourself or through a person authorised to do so.

Please note, a building permit cannot be issued until a relevant planning permit (if required) is obtained.

For more information, please refer to the supporting information.