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A building permit is needed for all major building projects including new homes, home extensions, garages and commercial projects. A permit is also needed for small projects including sheds, retaining walls, fences, decks, carports, verandahs, swimming pools and spas. Building permits are needed for these projects regardless of the cost to build. To find out if a building project needed a permit, visit the planning desk at the City of Ballarat...

A building permit is required for most building work includingshedsretaining wallsdeckscarportsverandahsfencesA building surveyor is responsible for issuing a building permit before a building project begins. At the completion of the building works, the appointed building surveyor will issue an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection.You need a building permit before an occupancy permit of certificate or final inspect...

A list of permits and application forms relating to the building process:Authorising someone to act on your behalfFacade alteration and or demolition section 29aLapsed Building Permit ApplicationBuilding or land information request - Regulation 51Request for property information and legal point of dischargeTemporary Occupancy Application 

If you are a new homeowner in the Ballarat West Growth Area you will need to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The CIL is a contribution towards community facilities in the Ballarat West Growth Area such as multi-purpose community hubs, early years hubs, recreational facilities and sports pavilions. The CIL is a one-off payment and must be paid prior to the issue of a building permit, as specified in the Victorian Planning a...

Local governments are required by law to protect, improve and promote the health and wellbeing of their communities. Inclusion in community, work, learning and decision-making is vital to good health. Earlier this year, the City of Ballarat undertook one of our most comprehensive and detailed community engagement projects to hear directly from our diverse community members.

For Ballarat Library staff, it has been a hectic few months settling into life at the Ballarat Town Hall while redevelopment works are carried out at the central branch in Doveton Street. One of Ballarat’s most historic and iconic buildings is now being accessed like never before.

The City of Ballarat Council is part of our everyday life. It is involved in many aspects of our city. But did you know there is another Council in Ballarat? The City of Ballarat has a Youth Council, which is working to enhance opportunities and outcomes for Ballarat’s youth.

As Ballarat’s population continues to grow, one of the challenges for our city’s town planners is how we strike a balance between encouraging new and bold investment.

The push is on to secure funding for the next stage of Ballarat Link Road, including the duplication of Dyson Drive. The Link Road is an essential plank in Ballarat’s future economic growth. When complete, it will provide a connection between the Western Freeway, Ballarat West Employment Zone, the Ballarat West Growth Area, through to the Glenelg Highway and Victoria’s south west, and the Midland Highway.