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Page Last Updated:
Wednesday, 25 June 2008
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Home>Planning and Building
Welcome to Colac Otway Shire's Planning and Building Department.
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| Planning and Building Permits | | Planning Permits
A Planning Permit is an approval giving permission for a land use or development and is required if the proposed works or proposed use relate to land that is covered by a planning overlay or the proposed use of the land. The Planning Permit often involves referral to other authorities for comment or potential conditions for the permit.
It is important to note building works still require a Building Permit after the Planning Permit has been issued.
Building Permits
A Building Permit is an approval to construct and is a technical document unsually containing detailed plans, specifications, computations and engineering information. This is the final approval and the last step prior to actually starting work on site.
Always consult a Building Surveyor if you are proposing to carry out building works as even minor alterations may require a permit.
If I have a Planning Permit, do I need a Building Permit?
Planning and Building Permits are different in what they approve and in their purpose. These permits are two separate and distinct approvals and where Planning Permits are sometimes required, Building Permits are generally always required to construct, alter, extend or demolish a building.
It should be noted that the Planning Permit must be issued before the Building Permit can be issued. You can apply for the Building Permit at the same time as applying for the Planning Permit or at any time prior to the Planning Permit being issued. This may reduce the time waiting as the permits can be assessed concurrently.
For further information please contact the relevant department or click on the link above.
Building Department 03 5232 9443
Planning Department 03 5232 9412
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