Residential and Building

Building contacts

 
Phone: 5559 4800

Building Service fees

Property information

Council can provide property information under regulation 51.  Property Information request (Regulation 51).

This includes information such as a 10 year building permit history for a parcel of land, whether a proposed building or land is in an area liable to flooding, termite infestation or bushfire prone.

If you have misplaced or require a copy of plans, permits and/or documents for your property you can submit a “Request for Building File Retrieval” noting the specific document it is you’re requesting. This includes a search of Councils archives which can be timely; therefore please allow 28 days for us to locate plans, permit and/or documents. Please also note that we cannot guarantee this information is available and search fees apply on all occasions. 

Click Here to submit a "Request for Building File Retrieval" online

House under construction
Building Permits
A Building Permit may be required for most building work. If you are unsure we can help you determine whether a building permit is required for your project.
Houses being built
General Building Information
Permits and certificates, new houses/ extensions, demolitions, unsafe buildings, sheds, verandahs and decks, fences, safety measures, termites and smoke alarms
Streetlamps
Your property: rates, valuations and fees
Council receives funds from numerous sources, including ratepayers, to provide services to the community and to improve buildings, roads, parks and other facilities.
BMX track
Public Land manager consent request
Use this form to get consent before carrying out works on a property your group uses and Council owns or manages.
Aerial houses
ResCode Variation
What is a Rescode variation? Rescode is a common term for the residential building code which is set out in Pa
Archie Graham Exterior
Heritage
Heritage places in the City of Warrnambool are highly valued by both Council and the community for providing a link to the past and for enriching the present environment.
Aerial Creeks
Drainage and Stormwater
The Warrnambool City Council provides roads and drainage systems to collect and convey stormwater to creeks and rivers. Council only maintains stormwater mains owned by Council on roads and drainage…
Swimming pools and spas
Enjoying the water is a great Australian pastime, and owning a pool or spa comes with strict safety responsibilities. It is important that you make water safety a priority at home.
Wastewater Septic Tanks
In areas where reticulated sewer is not available, all household wastewater must be treated and contained within the boundaries of the property. This is done through the use of on-site domestic…
Crowd in the park
Events and Temporary Structures
If you are organising a public entertainment event, you may need to obtain a POPE Occupancy Permit for a place of public entertainment from the Municipal building Surveyor.
Private Water Supplies
If you live in a rural or semi-rural area, it is likely that the water you drink is obtained from private water tanks or bores.