Residential and Building

Warrnambool City Council can provide different types of information about properties including whether the property is in a hazardous area, details on existing planning or building permits, or if…

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.

Council receives funds from numerous sources, including ratepayers, to provide services to the community and to improve buildings, roads, parks and other facilities.

Use this form to get consent before carrying out works on a property your group uses and Council owns or manages.

Report and Consent is a common term for the residential building code which is set out in Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018.

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.

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…

As of 1 December 2019, new safety standards have been introduced by the state government to improve pool and spa barrier safety.

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…

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.

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.