The value and lifestyle of your home can be enhanced by adding a pool or renovating your front fence. However, you need to learn about the permit requirements of the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) and your local council before you do any construction work. At Prime Drafting, we assist you in getting the appropriate permits promptly and appropriately.

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Pool Permits in Melbourne & Victoria

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Swimming pools and spas VIC 300mm or more Any building holding over 300mm of water is deemed a swimming pool or spa and must be permitted by a building permit. This is the rule in permanent, temporary and relocatable pools. A compliant safety barrier or fence should also be added along with the pool itself to ensure that children are not exposed to any possible hazards. You can be punished, slowed down, and even endangered without a permit.

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Front Fence Permits in Melbourne & Victoria.

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All front fences should not be approved, but there are cases when approval is needed. Your fence may need a building permit to be obtained on the following grounds:

• More than 1.5 metres high on a corner block.

• More than 2 metres in other places.

• Uses brick or masonry and is over 1.2 metres tall.

• Falls under council planning overlays or heritage controls.

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Our team will match your plans with the council regulations and advise you on whether to take a permit or not.

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Why Choose Prime Drafting?

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We make the permit process easier at Prime Drafting. We will make sure that your project meets all legal standards, as far as preparing the documentation, submitting applications, and communicating with building surveyors are concerned. You can prevent unnecessary delays and proceed with certainty with our knowledge.

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Call Prime Drafting now to have your questions answered and pools and front fences properly permitted in Melbourne and the rest of Victoria.