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In accordance with Regulation 153 (2) of the Building Regulations 2018, the report and consent of the relevant Council must be obtained to build in areas liable to flooding.
A fee of $311.80 is payable with your application, in accordance with Regulation 36 of the Building Regulations 2018.
Apply online - Reg 153 (2) - Building in areas liable to flooding
In accordance with Regulations 154 (1) of the Building Regulations 2018, the report and consent of the relevant Council must be obtained for construction of a building on designated land or designated works.
Please note: Council must refer the application to Melbourne Water; however, it is recommended that applicants obtain Melbourne Waters approval prior to applying to Council for the report and consent.
Apply to Melbourne Water
Apply online - Reg 154 (1) - Construction on designated land or designated works
Regulation 153 & 154 Application for Consent(PDF, 111KB)
Regulation 153 & 154 Application for Consent(DOCX, 257KB)