Building services
Our Building Services department works to meet Council's statutory obligations and ensure compliance with building legislation and other related Acts and Regulations. Our team includes registered and qualified building surveyors, building inspectors and technical administration staff who are experienced in assisting with your building needs and enquiries.
They work to meet Council's statutory obligations and ensure compliance within building legislation and other related Acts and Regulations.
Opening hours
The office hours are from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Contact us
15 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo
Ph: 03 5434 6347
Email: [email protected]

Building permits and information
Before building or demolition work begins you need a building permit issued by a building surveyor.
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Building fences
Maximum fence heights – no permit required. Fences requirements by material, road frontage.
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Building retaining walls
Understand if your proposed retaining wall requires a building permit. Proximity to boundaries, structures, measurements.
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Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD)
Environmental Sustainable Design (ESD) is about encouraging residential and commercial buildings to achieve higher than mandated design to reduce negative impacts on the environment
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