Report and Consent

Your building surveyor may require the consent of Latrobe City Council to vary certain aspects of the Building Regulations prior to issuing a building permit.   These consents generally relate to the siting and positioning of domestic buildings and structures on residential land where a planning permit is not required.   If you are advised that you require consent, then an 'Application for report and consent' of Council should be accurately completed and submitted at one of our offices.   Your building surveyor, draftsperson or builder may be able to assist you in completing this form.

Your application for report and consent must be accompanied with a site plan, floor plan and elevations of your proposal, the report of any relevant authority, application fees and the written acknowledgement of any affected neighbour.   To gain the acknowledgement of your neighbour, you will need to complete Part A of the 'Neighbours response to Report and Consent' form and have your affected neighbour complete Part B.   The affected adjoining property owners should state that they have seen plans and documentation of the proposal, are aware of the implications of the variation and have no objections.

The consent of Latrobe City Council will also need to be sought for the demolition of any building (excluding domestic sheds) and for the alteration or demolition of the facade of a building.   Your building surveyor will need to submit a special form in accordance with the Building Act 1993 with the prescribed fee to be considered.