Fencing
Fence Construction and Building Permit Requirements
under the Fences Act 1968
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Permit Required
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| Construction of a side or boundary fence less than 2m high and not within 3m of a street alignment |
No
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| Construction of a brick front fence not more than 1.2m high and not within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments |
No
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| Construction of a timber front fence not more than 1.5m in height and not within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments |
No
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| Construction of a side or boundary fence more than 2m high |
Yes
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| Construction of a fence that is more than 1m high, within 9m of the point of intersection of street alignments |
Yes
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| Construction of a chain wire tennis court fence |
No
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Half Cost Fencing
Council's contribution to adjoining properties
The Fences Act 1968 Sec 4 (1) (b) states:
"The occupiers of the adjoining lands shall be liable to join in or contribute in such proportions as are agreed upon or, in the absence of agreement, are determined by the Magistrates Court under this Act. It is our view that no occupier status exists in respect of road reserves (and other reserves statutorily vested in Councils). In these circumstances, Council has no obligation to fence."
In accordance with the Fences Act 1968, Council is required to contribute to a shared fencing cost when the Council occupies land adjoining private land, such as kindergartens, childcare centres and other Council owned and occupied buildings.
If you need to find out the contact details of your adjoining neighbour for the purpose of construction of a fence between your properties click on the link to download the application request form and submit it to Council.
For more information contact:
Asset Preservation Officer on 5624 2411
