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Most building work you undertake on commercial, industrial and residential developments will require a building permit. Building permits are issued by building surveyors and you can apply through the City of Stonnington’s Municipal Building Surveyor or choose a private building surveyor.
You can find out more about the building control system in Victoria by reading our factsheet(DOC, 302KB).
Regulation (Reg173A) of the Building Act requires Relevant Building Surveyors to provide council with inspection records within 7 days of inspection. Records should be emailed to council@stonnington.vic.gov.au.
Find out if you need a building permit. This page includes information for anyone about to undertake building work, including small business owners.
Find out how to apply for a building permit through a building surveyor: the documents you need, and building permit fees.
This page provides important information for those intending to undertake work as an owner-builder.
If an aspect of your building design doesn't meet the siting rules set out in the applicable building regulation, you can submit a report and consent application. Find out how.
Protection of the public relates to measures for building works that may be unsafe to the public.
On completion of your building work, the building surveyor issues an Occupancy Permit or a Certificate of Final Inspection. Find out which one you need.
Find out how to notify adjoining owners or Council that you plan to carry out protection works.
A Private Building Surveyor (PBS) must submit a Section 80 notification after being appointed to oversee a building project. Learn more.