Relocating a building

A building permit is required prior to the re-erection of a building. Before a building permit can be issued for a building or part thereof, to be relocated to or within the municipality, the following steps are applicable:

FIRST STEP:

Approval in principal

To avoid unnecessary expense, approval should be obtained by submitting to the Building Surveyor:

1. A sketch plan of the building showing all room sizes.
2. Details of the present location of the building and how entry can be gained for the purpose of an inspection. 
3. A minimum inspection fee of $150.00 (G.S.T. exclusive) will be applicable, subject to the distance travelled to the site.

The building will be inspected within 7 days of receipt of inspection fee and a report prepared indicating whether the building would be suitable for relocation.

SECOND STEP:

Application for permit

The Building Regulations 2006 prescribe that any building shall, when re-erected, comply with all the provisions of the Regulations relating to new buildings. The building when reerected shall be repaired where necessary, painted externally in a trades-man-like manner and provided with smoke detectors and insulation.

Information to be lodged for permit

1. Application for Building Permit to be completed and signed showing all building practitioners and relevant registration numbers.
2. Copy of Title and Titles Office approved Plan of Subdivision.
3. Covenant details and developers consent where appropriate. 
4. Evidence of ownership as indicated on title, Contract of Sale or Solicitors letter. 
5. Insurance cover for domestic work pursuant to the Domestic Building Contracts and Tribunal Act 1995 if a registered builder is engaged for the project.
6. Three copies of site and soil investigation report.
7. Three copies of complete architectural and site plans.
8. Three copies of footing details including computations where applicable.
9. Three copies of structural plans and relevant computations, if applicable.
10. Three copies of general specifications.
11. Fees to be paid with each application including State Government Levy, HIH Levy and lodgement fees where applicable.
12. A copy of the required Form B from the Municipal Councils Planning Department.

To guarantee the satisfactory re-erection of the building, it is necessary to lodge a bank guarantee or bond not exceeding the lesser of:

• the estimated cost of carrying out the work authorised by the building permit; or
• $5000.00

The bond money will be paid into a trust fund or will be lodged with the Building Control Commission. The bond will be returned upon the satisfactory re-instatement of the building.

The bond may be applied in defraying any expenses incurred in consequence of:

• a breach of the Regulations;
• a failure to satisfactorily and completely construct or execute the work in the work in the time specified.

It is mandatory to provide protection to the existing footpath, crossovers and kerbing as necessary with any damage incurred charged to the applicant at current rates.

13. A Certificate of consent from the Building Practitioners Board if the project is to be carried out as an
      owner/builder.  For further information, contact the Practitioners Board on 9285 6400.

14. Energy rating certificate/details for the addition/alteration showing that the house energy rating will
      be no less than when the original dwelling was built