In Victoria, elevated decks require building permits when they exceed certain height thresholds. Understanding these requirements before you start saves time, money, and potential compliance headaches.
When You Need a Permit
- Decks more than 800mm above ground level generally require a building permit
- Decks attached to dwellings may require compliance with the National Construction Code
- Decks near boundaries have setback requirements
- Decks over a certain size may require a planning permit in heritage overlay zones
Your qualified deck builder should handle the permit process. See our council approval guide for details or explore decking services.
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