Planning Permit and Building Permit Legal Advice
Building Act 1993 (Vic)
Planning & Environment Act 1987 (Vic)
Planning Permits and Building Permits are different areas, that are differently regulated. In very general terms:
- Planning permits regulate the use of land (Planning and Environment Act 1987); and
- Building Permits regulate construction on land (Building Act 1993).
Francke Lawyers are able to provide advice and representation under both processes, particularly:
- Planning & Environment matters in the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) involving an allegation of contravention such as Enforcement Order Applications (VCAT);
- Charges brought by the VBA or a Council in the Magistrates’ Court for alleged breaches associated with construction;
- Building Notices, Building Orders and appeals to the Building Appeals Board (BAB);
- Report and Consent applications to a Municipal Building Surveyor;
- Modification and Compliance Applications under s 160 Building Act 1993 to dispense with or modify a provision of the Building Regulations;
- Subdivision Legal Advice.
Contact us to find out how we can help.
Articles
Further Reading
- Subdivision Permits (DELWP)
- Planning Permit Process (DELWP)
- Planning & Building Permits (VBA)
- These links have a good explanation for when a Planning Permit and Building Permit are required.
- There is a very useful summary here from the VBA of when a building permit is required for landscaping.
- MG-11: Building Permit and Planning Permit Consistency (VBA)
- VBA Building Practice Note BP 11: Report and Consent Applications