Lodge & Apply - Building Related Applications

Apply for a building related application.

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, make sure you submit the correct application documentation. 

To learn more about an application type before you apply, click on 'find out more' below or click on 'checklist' to ensure you submit all required documentation.

Report and Consent (Dispensation)

Application Type

Description Apply
Report and Consent (Dispensation) Report and Consent (Dispensation) - Building Regulations. Find out more or view the checklist ( PDF 133.36KB). Apply online
Report and Consent - Hoarding R116 (erect precautions over street alignment)  Lodge public protection/hoarding permit details. View the checklist ( PDF 287.4KB). (A completed application form ( PDF 287.4KB) must be uploaded during lodgement) Apply online
Report Only (Dispensation) Building Regulations for existing works. View the checklist ( PDF 189.98KB). Apply online
Report and Consent Amendment (Dispensation)

Apply for an amendment to a Report and Consent (Dispensation)

Amendments can only be applied for when you have received a written offer from Council following a refusal or you have prior written consent.

Apply online
Report and Consent Extension of Time (Dispensation) Apply for an extension of time to a Report and Consent (Dispensation) Apply online
Minimum Floor Levels

Apply for Report & Consent - Building Regulation 153 - Council to advise the minimum floor levels. Find out more.

Apply online
Build Over Easement Apply for Council Report & Consent - Building Regulation 130 - to build a structure over an easement . Find out more. Apply online
Designated Land or Works

Apply for Designated Land or Works application

This application can be used for Building Regulation 154 -  (contact Melbourne Water first)

Apply online

Building Permit

Application Type Description Apply
Building Permit Enquiry At this time Whitehorse Council is not accepting Building Permit Applications. Please engage a Private Building Surveyor to assist you in issuing a Building Permit. Find out more about the Building Permit process.  
Building Permit Extension of Time

Apply for an extension of time for a building permit where Council is the Building Surveyor.

(Note: if you wish to apply for an extension of time for a Planning Permit, please go to Planning Permit Applications page to apply.)

Apply online
Building Permit Amendment Apply for an amendment to a building permit where Council is the Building Surveyor.  Apply online
Private Building Surveyor  Please refer to further information about how to submit and pay for S80, S30 and related documentation.  

Asset Protection

Find Asset Protection Permits on Asset Permit, Roads, Footpaths and Vehicle Crossings

Pools and Spas

Application Type (Pools) Description Apply
Pool Registration (New) Register a new Pool or Spa. Find out more. Apply online
Pool Registration (Existing) Register an existing Pool or Spa. Find out more Apply Online
Pool Compliance Certificate Lodge a Pool or Spa Compliance Certificate. Find out more (Must be lodged within 30 days of being issued) Apply online
Pool Non-Compliance Certificate Lodge a Pool or Spa Non-Compliance Certificate. Find out more Apply online
Pool Removed Your pool or spa has been removed. Apply online

Visit Do I need a Permit? for more information about what permits you may need.

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