Residential Planning

GUIDELINES for Building in a Residential 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!

RESIDENTIAL AREAS – PLANNING

Many Residential areas do not require a Planning Permit but they need to comply with the relevant policies such as the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF), Local Planning Policy Framework (SPPF), Municipal Strategic Statement (MSS) and the local planning policies and Part 4 Building Regulations. For more information please contact our office or the planning department at the Shire.

If there is an overlay on your property and depending on the overlay a Planning Permit may be required for your project. Planning can be time consuming, prepare ahead if you require planning so you are not delayed with your building project.

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
BMO – Bushfire Management Overlay report

Below is a guideline of what you may/will require for your Building Permit application

RESIDENTIAL AREAS – BUILDING

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 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.