Fencing permits
Do you need a building permit or a report and consent?
| Type of fence |
Building permit required |
Report and consent required |
|
Side or rear boundary fences that are all of the below:
- less than 2.0m high
- further than 3m away from the front allotment boundary
- made of timber or steel
|
No |
No |
| Side or rear boundary fencing taller than 2.0m high |
Yes |
Yes |
| Front fences under 1.2m* high |
No |
No |
| Front fence taller than 1.2m* high |
Check planning zones that apply to your property |
Check planning zones that apply to your property |
| Fence on a corner block that is less than 1.0m high and within 9.0m of the intersection of both street alignments |
No |
No |
| Fence on a corner block that is taller than 1.0m high within 9.0m of the intersection of both street alignments |
Yes |
Yes |
| Chain mesh fence surrounding tennis court |
No |
No |
| Any fencing surrounding a pool or spa |
Yes |
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Please see our explanatory diagram(PDF, 86KB) for the above table.
You will need a report and consent if your fence is not within the scope of part 5 of the building regulations.
Check a current copy of the certificate of title for covenants, caveats and section 173 agreements as there may be restrictions regarding allowable fence heights for your property.
To apply for a building permit you will need to engage the services of a registered private building surveyor.
Do I need a planning permit?
In most cases you won’t require a Planning Permit if your site is more than 300m2, and there are no other restrictions or overlays on the land.
You need a planning permit to construct or extend a fence that is within three metres of a street if:
- if there is one dwelling (house) on the lot, and the lot is less than 300m2 in area
- if there are two (2) or more dwellings (houses) on the lot, or there is a residential building on the lot.