Apply for a building permit

You can apply for a building permit from Merri-bek City Council if your building project is within the City of Merri-bek.  Due to a shortage of qualified building inspectors there are likely to be significant delays in obtaining building permits from Merri-bek City Council.  While Merri-bek City Council will still accept building permit applications, if you require a building permit without delay you should apply for a building permit from a private registered building surveyor.

See steps in your building project and when you need a building permit for general information about building and the building permit process.

How to apply for a building permit through Council  

 Apply in person 

1. Complete the Building Permit Application form (DOC 89Kb).
2. Check the 'information to Accompany an Application for Building Permit' on the application form to find out what extra information to include with your application. 
3. Submit your application form, extra information and the permit fee in person at the Merri-bek Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg or by mail to Merri-bek Building Services, Locked Bag 10, Merri-bek 3058.

How to apply for a variation or extension of time

If your building permit was issued by Council Building Services, you can apply to vary the permit or apply to Council for an extension of time to complete the works.

1. Complete the Building Permit Variation Application form (DOC 89Kb) or Extension of Time Application form (DOC 76Kb)
2. Submit your application and the application fee in person at Merri-bek Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg or by mail to Merri-bek Building Services, Locked Bag 10, Merri-bek 3058.

Occupancy permit

If your building permit was issued by Council Building Services, you can apply for an occupancy permit from Council.

1. Complete the Occupancy Permit Application form
2. Submit your application in person at Merri-bek Civic Centre, 90 Bell Street, Coburg or by mail to Merri-bek Building Services, Locked Bag 10, Merri-bek 3058.

Registered Building Surveyor notifications and permits

Registered Building Surveyors can lodge online to Council:

• section 80 building notification
• section 30 building permit and plans, including staged building permits, and
• Certificate of Final Inspection and/or Occupancy Permit.

Visit Registered Building Surveyors for further instructions.