Building on water prone land

Request to build on land subject to flooding or overland flow

A property owner, or their representative, is required to obtain consent for the construction of a building/structure on land that is designated as flood prone or liable to overland flows. This is in accordance with section 802 and 806 of the Building Regulations 2006

Consent may be granted only where the building/structure does not unreasonably impede the natural drainage conditions of the land.

Application form

Submit your application to Council’s Engineering & Infrastructure Services area for assessment, together with the $227.25 fee, which is in accordance with section 312 of the Building Regulations 2006.

PDF  Request to build on water prone land (PDF, 33kb)

Word  Request to build on water prone land (Doc, 27kb)

Mail

Mail the application form and payment to:

Engineering & Infrastructure Services
Maroondah City Council
PO Box 156
Ringwood VIC

In person

Present your application form and pay in person at:

City Offices Service Centre
Braeside Avenue
Ringwood



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