Council Report and Consent

You may require the consent of Baw Baw Shire Council to vary certain aspects of the Building Regulations prior to having a Building Permit issued.  These consents generally relate to the siting and positioning of domestic buildings that do not meet the standard regulations.  This includes matters such as reducing the minimum frontage setback, exceeding maximum building heights or building over an easement.

All applications for Report and Consent must include the following;

• Two copies of Site plan
• Two copies of Floor plan and the elevations of your proposal.
• Current Title and details of any instruments such as Covenants or Section 173 Agreement
• Title Plan
• Prescribed fee

If your application involves building over or near an easement, you will need to obtain the consent in writing from the authority that governs the easement and submit it with your application, ie; Gippsland Water, etc.

You will also need to explain why you require the variation to the Regulations. Please note that if you have a Building Surveyor, it is most likely that they will be able to assist you with the application or apply on your behalf.

Report and Consent Application Form