What is an Easement?
An easement is an area of land that is set aside by law for a specific purpose, usually documented on a land title/lot plan. Council and other service authorities manage a significant portion of its asset network through easements.
Titles are accessible via LANDATA.
Does Council have a Build Over Easement Guideline?
Download Build Over Easement Guidelines - 676.6KB
When is Council consent required to undertake works within an Easement?
Residents must get consent from Greater Dandenong City Council if you are doing any work:
- On or over an Easement, or
- Within 1 metre of a Council asset.
Residents must get consent from any other authority that has use of the easement, for example, water/sewer/power.
When is Council consent not required to undertake works within an Easement?
Residents don't need Council consent for:
- Turf, mulch, gravel, stepping-stones or removeable ground cover and surface level treatments.
- Temporary or portable items, for example, furniture, garden ornaments, trampolines or similar that are not affixed to the ground.
- Side or rear boundary fences (timber or colourbond, two metres high or less).
What Type of Consent do I need?
There are two types of consent dependent on the type of works proposed.
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For major works requiring a Building Permit or anything that affects building safety. |
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For small, simple, or temporary works/projects that do not require a Building Permit. |
Visit When is a Building Permit Required? for further information regarding the requirement for a Council Building Permit
Question?
Contact Council by phone 8571 1000 or email council@cgd.vic.gov.au.
Quick Guide
| Report and Consent | Civil Works Consent |
| Buildings and alterations requiring a building permit. | Small shed/garage (10 square metres or less, and under 2.4 metres high). |
| Deck or verandah attached to house. | Removing small sheds (under 40 square metres, light-weight, non-heritage and masonry). |
| Deck not attached to house. | |
| Pergola/shade sail (closed roof, above 20 square metres and over 3.6 metres high). | Pergola/shade sail (open roof, permeable, under 20 square metres, under 3.6 metres high). |
| Front fences (over 1.2 metres high). | Front fences (under 1.2 metres high). |
| Retaining wall (over 1 metre, supporting buildings or neighbouring property). | Small retaining wall (under 1 metre, not supporting buildings or neighbouring properties). |
| Pool fence/barrier. | Water tank and small above-ground pool/spa (under 3000 litres, moveable). |
| Pool/spa (not moveable). | Minor pool fence repair. |
| Excavation in connection to building work. | Minor excavation for other reasons (like clearing land). |
| Landscaping, concreting or paving. | |
| Flagpoles (temporary, freestanding). |
