Report and consent

Report and consent

The City of Ballarat's report and consent must be obtained when a design does not comply with Part 5 of the Building Regulations.

Part 5 sets out the minimum siting requirements, such as:

  • building setbacks
  • building heights
  • site coverage
  • impermeable surfaces
  • solar access
  • overshadowing
  • overlooking
  • fence heights

The report and consent application form has two parts. Each application must include supporting documentation and an application fee. Part A of the form has a list of supporting documents needed. We strongly recommended that the proposal is assessed by a building surveyor before to submitting your application to ensure any non-compliance is accurately identified.

 

How to apply

  1. Complete the report and consent application form Part A.
  2. Complete Part B application forms found in the below table. You will need one for each applicable regulation.
  3. If instructed in the one of the Part B forms, complete the Adjoining Owner Comment Form.
  4. Pay a fee of $311.80 per regulation.

 

Report and Consent Regulations

Regulation numberRegulation
73Maximum boundary setback does not comply.
74Minimum setback from a street boundary does not comply.
74ABuilding setback for a small second dwelling does not comply
75Maximum building height does not comply.
76Site coverage exceeds 60% of the allotment and does not comply. 
77Impermeable surface area does not comply.
78Provision for car parking space and car parking space dimensions do not comply
79Side or rear boundary setbacks do not comply
80Walls within 200mm of a boundary or carports within 1m of boundary do not comply.
81The proposed building reduces solar access to existing habitable room window on the adjoining allotment and does not comply.
82Proposed building reduces solar access to existing north-facing habitable room window on the adjoining allotment and does not comply
83Overshadowing – proposed building reduces sunlight to a recreational private open space (RPOS) of an existing dwelling on an adjoining allotment and does not comply.
84Overlooking – proposed habitable room window or private open space provides direct line of sight into the adjoining allotment’s secluded private open space or habitable room window and does not comply
85Daylight to new habitable room window of a proposed building does not comply.
86The size of the private open space for the proposed building does not comply.
86AThe size of the private open space for the proposed small second dwelling does not comply
86BAccessibility for a small second dwelling does not comply
87Siting of Class 10a building is not appurtenant to a building of another class.
89Maximum front fence height does not comply.
90Fence on a side or rear boundary exceeds 2m in height does not comply.
91Fence within 150mm from side or rear boundary exceeds 2m in height and does not comply.
92Fence within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments exceeds 1m in height and does not comply.
94Proposed fence (exceeding 2m in height) reduces daylight to an existing habitable room window on an adjoining allotment and does not comply.
95Proposed fence (exceeding 2m in height) reduces daylight to an existing north-facing habitable room window on an adjoining allotment and does not comply.
96Overshadowing – proposed fence reduces sunlight to a recreational private open space (RPOS) of an existing dwelling on an adjoining allotment and does not comply.
97Proposed mast, pole, aerial, antenna, chimney flue pipe or other service pipe does not comply.
99Architectural features – narrow.
100Architectural features – medium.
101Architectural features – wide.
102Windows and balconies.
103Verandahs.
104Sunblinds and awnings.
105Service pipes and rainwater heads.
106Window shutters.
107Signs.
108Service cabinet doors.
109Projections beyond street alignment.
116Protection of the Public
Make an application for hoarding on council land
130Building over an easement vested in Council (additional legal fees and administrative costs may apply if a S173 agreement is needed – you will be advised)
134Building above and below certain public facilities.
153Construction of buildings on land liable to flooding.

 

See also Report and Consent - Part 6