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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

To apply for Regulation 116

Go to eServices
Select the Application Lodgement tile
Please note: You will need to login or register to eServices to see all options
Select the drop down: Asset protection, Hoarding permits, Works within road reserves
Then select, Application type: 116 Report and consent

Further information requests specific to Reg 116 to be emailed to info@ballarat.vic.gov.au

To apply for all other Regulations (as per list below)

Find the relevant to the Building Regulation listed below
Download and complete the pdf supplied
Email completed application to building@ballarat.vic.gov.au - a schedule of fees will then be sent for payment.

Report and Consent Regulations

Regulation number	Regulation
73	Maximum boundary setback does not comply
74	Minimum setback from a street boundary does not comply
74A	Building setback for a small second dwelling does not comply
75	Maximum building height does not comply
76	Site coverage exceeds 60% of the allotment and does not comply
77	Impermeable surface area does not comply
78	Provision for car parking space and car parking space dimensions do not comply
79	Side or rear boundary setbacks do not comply
80	Walls within 200mm of a boundary or carports within 1m of boundary do not comply
81	The proposed building reduces solar access to existing habitable room window on the adjoining allotment and does not comply
82	Proposed building reduces solar access to existing north-facing habitable room window on the adjoining allotment and does not comply
83	Overshadowing – proposed building reduces sunlight to a recreational private open space (RPOS) of an existing dwelling on an adjoining allotment and does not comply
84	Overlooking – 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
85	Daylight to new habitable room window of a proposed building does not comply
86	The size of the private open space for the proposed building does not comply
86A	The size of the private open space for the proposed small second dwelling does not comply
86B	Accessibility for a small second dwelling does not comply
87	Siting of Class 10a building is not appurtenant to a building of another class
89	Maximum front fence height does not comply
90	Fence on a side or rear boundary exceeds 2m in height does not comply
91	Fence within 150mm from side or rear boundary exceeds 2m in height and does not comply
92	Fence within 9m of a point of intersection of street alignments exceeds 1m in height and does not comply
94	Proposed fence (exceeding 2m in height) reduces daylight to an existing habitable room window on an adjoining allotment and does not comply
95	Proposed fence (exceeding 2m in height) reduces daylight to an existing north-facing habitable room window on an adjoining allotment and does not comply
96	Overshadowing – proposed fence reduces sunlight to a recreational private open space (RPOS) of an existing dwelling on an adjoining allotment and does not comply
97	Proposed mast, pole, aerial, antenna, chimney flue pipe or other service pipe does not comply
109 & 134	Projections beyond street alignment & Buildings above or below certain public facilities Regulation 99 – Architectural features (Narrow) Regulation 100 – Architectural features (Medium) Regulation 101 – Architectural features (Wide) Regulation 102 – Windows and balconies Regulation 103 – Verandah Regulation 104 – Sunblinds and awnings Regulation 105 – Service pipes and rain water heads Regulation 106 – Window shutters Regulation 107 – Signs Regulation 108 – Service cabinet doors Report and Consent Application (Building Regulations 2018)
116	Protection of the Public Make an application for hoarding on council land
130	Building over an easement vested in Council (additional legal fees and administrative costs may apply if a S173 agreement is needed – you will be advised) Regulation 130 - Report and Consent Application
153	Report and consent application – to allow construction on land liable to flooding