Urgent issues or incidents can be reported to Colac Otway Shire Council 24-hours a day on 5232 9400.
Building permits relate to structures and are required to ensure a construction complies with regulations. Separate to a planning permit, you may need a building permit for a new build, extension, alteration, change of use, fence or retaining wall.
Within the Colac Otway Shire Council municipality, private building surveyors issue building permits and conduct the appropriate inspections.
Any building surveyor registered in Victoria can provide this service.
An internet search is a good way to find a surveyor in the area that suits your needs or,
Further information on Building Surveyors can be found on the Victorian Building Authority website
Common types of building work and whether you need a building permit to undertake the works.
Building permits can be obtained through a registered private building surveyor. Find out more in this section.
Building Regulations contain several provisions where Council can decide on a variation to a proposal that does not comply with the relevant regulation.
The building department can assist in providing details relating to your property, including property information certificates and copies of building permits and plans
Find a Building Surveyor or barrier inspector for your project.