Rural Planning

GUIDELINES for Building in a Rural Area within the Mansfield Shire District

We can offer all of these services provided in the guidelines please contact our office for a quote when deciding your next building project!

RURAL AREAS – PLANNING

There are different zones and overlays which apply to rural areas. Please check what applies to your property as this will determine what you will require for your Planning Permit. Below is a guideline of what you may/will require for your Planning Permit application Plans* Town Planning* Planning Permit application fee* – may require public notice (this is an extra fee) Land Capability Assessment* (LCA) – soil percolation test for septic/treatment plant Vegetation Management Plan for native vegetation removal (if in the overlay and native vegetation is being removed) Bushfire Management Overlay Report if in a Wildfire Overlay

RURAL AREAS – BUILDING

Below is a guideline of what you may/will require for your Building Permit application Working Drawings* If Owner/Builder you will need to apply for your certificate (application forms available from our office) Energy Rating* Engineering & soil test Septic permit* (your plumber to arrange this) Building Permit* Please check if you are in a Bushfire Prone Area as you will need to comply with the regulations of building in a Bushfire Prone Area and it should be noted on your plans. We can complete a bushfire assessment report for you, to determine your buildings bushfire attack level. Please not the above does not include everything that is required for a building permit. If you require more information on any of these services please feel free to contact our office. This is only a guideline to help you understand what is involved in building within our Shire. If you have any further questions on the above please feel free to contact our office or make an appointment to discuss your building project. You can also visit the Council’s website which is www.mansfield.vic.gov.au go to Services and Facilities and click on Planning or Building.

* These items you will require.