Neighbours

thanks for the link mate but is there a specific govt. dep. link we could get to find out details or may a council link telling us the jump in the rates as they no longer will be able to milk the common person for some simple permits anymore...:eek:

The issue regarding permits for building of pergolas, sheds etc becomes murky. It appears the the news releases do not tell the full story as it only relates to Planning Permits. Building permits are still required????:eek:

Refer to the following link; http://www.buildingcommission.com.au...asp?casid=3016
Then Media Release;
Government changes to planning permit system do not affect building permit requirements

Looks like the Victorian Govt is just lifting the requirement for planning permission on sheds etc. But leaving in place the requirement for a Building Permit.

That's the situation over here in WA. You don't need planning permission (usual caveats apply - the structure has to meet the Residential Design Codes etc) but you do need a Building Permit. This allows the council to check that the structure meets the Design Codes and it also allows them - at my local council - to charge $40 for the privilege. I'm not complaining. The process locally is relatively quick and, as Brother Midge said in an earlier post, it means that you've got all the necessary documentation in proper order if and when you sell.

I've just spent a bit of time this afternoon checking it all out on the relevant websites and downloading bloody yards of government regs and codes. Because - wait for it! - I'm finally getting around to building a proper workshop - yeeehaaaah! This means the family can regain the patio and yours truly will have somewhere to go and play without having to listen to complaints about bits of wood and "tool thingys" clogging up the "entertaining space".

Good one Col! About ruddy time too :D