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Building permits

A building permit is needed for all major building projects including new homes, home extensions, garages and commercial projects. A permit is also needed for small projects including sheds, retaining walls, fences, decks, carports, verandahs, swimming pools and spas. Building permits are needed for these projects regardless of the cost to build. To find out if a building project needed a permit, visit the planning desk at the City of Ballarat...

Illegal Building Works

A building permit is required for most building work includingshedsretaining wallsdeckscarportsverandahsfencesA building surveyor is responsible for issuing a building permit before a building project begins. At the completion of the building works, the appointed building surveyor will issue an occupancy permit or a certificate of final inspection.You need a building permit before an occupancy permit of certificate or final inspect...

Building permits and forms

A list of permits and application forms relating to the building process:Authorising someone to act on your behalfFacade alteration and or demolition section 29aLapsed Building Permit Application 2024/25Building or land information request - Regulation 51Request Property Information or a Legal Point of Discharge 2024/25Temporary Occupancy Approval 2024/25

Building a new home in the Ballarat West Growth Area

If you are a new homeowner in the Ballarat West Growth Area you will need to pay the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The CIL is a contribution towards community facilities in the Ballarat West Growth Area such as multi-purpose community hubs, early years hubs, recreational facilities and sports pavilions. The CIL is a one-off payment and must be paid prior to the issue of a building permit, as specified in the Victorian Planning a...

Ice-Rink building up to Bollywood finale

Ice-Rink building up to Bollywood finale

As the Ballarat Winter Festival gets into full swing, once again the sounds of music, laughter and swishing blades fill Armstrong Street in the city’s centre. This year the Ice-Rink is introducing for two sessions only, ‘Bollywood on Ice’, with DJ Bobby M live and mixing the hottest Bollywood tunes on Saturday 16 July, at 7.30-8.30pm and 9-10pm. These two colourful sessions promise to be a fitting finale for this yea...

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The iconic Stone’s building set for a bright makeover

Visual improvements to a prominent wall at Little Bridge Street and Main Road intersections will commence on Monday. Local artist, Spencer Harrison has designed a vibrant mural for the wall, inspired by the architecture and history of the site, the iconic Stone’s clothing store. Spencer was a shortlisted artist in the recent Gallery Annex Wall program. The inspiration behind the mural layout is the geometric...

Cyclists competing in Sturt Street as part of the Federation University Road National Championships

Excitement builds ahead of enthralling Road National Championships

All the wheels are in motion for one of the most exciting editions of the Federation University Road National Championships for many years. With one of the most star-studded fields for many years assembled and a host of community events planned, it promises to be an action-packed five days in Ballarat, starting on Friday 6 January. Although the on-course action is destined to be enthralling, there remains plenty of entertainment to ke...

Western Bulldogs to host Adelaide in Ballarat as part of Sir Doug Nicholls Round

Anticipation builds around Western Bulldogs’ return to Ballarat

Ballarat is ready to roll out the welcome mat once again as the Western Bulldogs return to town this weekend to host the Adelaide Crows.For the second year in a row the Ballarat clash will take place during Sir Doug Nicholls Round, the AFL’s two-week celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and its contribution to football.The occasion will also feature a Welcome to Country before the match and other Indigenous celebrations to...

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City of Ballarat to help build Timor-Leste playground

The City of Ballarat will help build a playground in Timor-Leste as part of an ongoing Friendship City Relationship with the Municipality of Ainaro.

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The City of Ballarat’s Draft Budget is committed to building better roads

Drawing from community consultation, the City of Ballarat’s Draft Budget 2022/23 has a strong focus on road infrastructure. In November, the City of Ballarat asked residents to prioritise the Council Plan’s goals and objectives to help inform the Draft Budget 2022/23. Residents were asked to rank the Council Plan’s six goals in order of priority and then provide their top five priorities from its 40 strategic objectives. ...