Building

This section provides information on building requirements and activities in the municipality and the laws and regulations that relate to them. There is also a section with useful information for homeowners and tenants on issues such as fencing, swimming pools and owners’ corporations.

Building permits

Find out about the important steps involved in the building permit application process.

Local Law permits - Building

Local Law permits are required for all for construction-related activities within Stonnington, such as occupying a road, building outside regular hours and digging up a road or footpath.

Building and property information

In this section you'll find information for builders and owner-builders, as well as information for private building surveyors.

Homeowner and tenant information

Find information related to living in a building or on a property - either as an owner or a tenant.

Contact Municipal Building Surveyor Unit

Location: 311 Glenferrie Road Malvern.

Service counter open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm between Monday and Friday. We have officers and surveyors on duty every day to assist with your general building enquiries.