Apply for a Planning Permit (if required)
You may need a Planning Permit if you plan to:
- carry out building works
- have live music, DJs or a focus on entertainment and liquor
- display advertising signage
- increase operating hours
- reduce the number of parking spaces
- change the use of the building.
If you do need a Planning Permit, you must have the permit before we can issue the Building Permit.
We recommend applying for the Planning Permit and the Building Permit at the same time.
Register your business
You can register your food, health or accommodation business while going through the Building Permit process.
Prepare your documents
You need to provide the following with your application:
- A site plan, including a north point, allotment dimensions, nearest street/intersection, any easements, position of building/s on site, levels and stormwater layout.
- Three copies of design documents and where relevant, a building floor plan showing each floor level, external and sectional elevations, and details of any footings and framing members. Plans must be to scale. In the case of alterations and additions, make sure the existing site conditions and new work are clearly differentiated.
- Evidence of suitability that a material or design meets its performance requirement or deemed to satisfy provision.
- A copy of the Certificate of Title with evidence of ownership.
- Project specifications.
- Any structural drawings and computations.
- Relevant town Planning Permit and endorsed plans, if applicable.
- Written authority from the owner of the property, If you're leasing the space.
Submit your Building Permit application
Download and complete the Building Permit Application Form(DOC, 1MB).
Email your completed form and supporting documents to council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
Or mail to:
City of Stonnington
PO Box 58
Malvern 3144
Pay your invoice
You will receive via email or post, an invoice to pay for your permit application. Once the invoice is paid, the surveyors will assess your application within four weeks.
Supply any additional information
During the assessment of your application, we may request more information or documentation.
Be issued a building permit number
Your building surveyor will apply for a building permit number with the Victorian Building Authority (VBA). The VBA will then email you with the permit number and request for payment of the levy.
Receive the permit
Once you receive the permit in the mail, you may start building. The owner of the property will also receive a copy of the permit.