The building regulations do allow for some flexibility in the siting of buildings and fencing heights.
Dispensations are assessed against the Minister's Guideline MG-12 PDF), with the objective of ensuring that the proposed variation respects the existing or preferred character of the neighbourhood and is consistent with the heights, setbacks and design of existing fences and buildings in the immediate area.
You should submit the following with your dispensation application:
Apply online for a dispensation
Apply here for a dispensation for fencing height or boundary setbacks. For any other siting dispensation, please use the general dispensation application.
- Regulation 73 - Maximum street setback
- Regulation 74 - Minimum street setbacks
- Regulation 79 - Side and rear setbacks
Apply online for street setback dispensation
- Regulation 89 - Front fence height
- Regulation 92 - Fences on street alignments
Apply online for fence height dispensation
Apply in person or by post
Application for Report & Consent (Front fence height or boundary setbacks) (pdf, 121KB)
Application for Report & Consent (Front fence height or boundary setbacks) (docx, 109KB)
- Application with Cheque or Money Order can be posted to:
PO Box 156 Ringwood 3134
Contact Planning Services for further information on 1300 88 22 33