Build on flood-prone land

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Some areas of Darebin are designated as flood-prone — you may need a Report and Consent application before your building permit can continue.

When you are at the design stage

If you are in design phase and you're unsure whether a property is located on flood-prone land, the first step is to check with a property information certificate 51 (2). This document provides a statement of whether the property is:

  • subject to termites
  • within a bushfire area
  • in an alpine area
  • within designated land
  • subject to flooding.

51 (2) property certificates are available through our online portal below. You will need to sign into our eServices portal, but you can also register for an account using this link:

Visit our eServices portal for 51 (2) property certificates

Once you have this information, you can then decide to lodge an application for a flood report and consent if required by the building regulations.

  • If a planning permit is required for your development, and the flood mapping is addressed through the planning process, a report and consent will not be required.
  • Before you lodge your report and consent application, please speak to the building surveyor you engaged for a building permit, as exemptions may apply.

Before you lodge your flooding application, please speak to the building surveyor you engaged for a building permit, as exemptions may apply.

How to apply for a flood report and consent

Online

You can lodge the following applications online through our Darebin online services.

Apply to build on land liable to flooding

By email

You can apply by emailing the following documents to building@darebin.vic.gov.au

You'll need:

  • Complete the application form for consent to build on land liable to flooding (download below)
  • Details of the relevant building surveyor for the building permit
  • Current copy of title
  • Land survey plan showing site levels to Australian Height Datum (AHD)
  • Floor plans and elevations showing levels to AHD
  • Melbourne Water flood level referral or a flood certificate 51 (2)

Download the application form(PDF, 716KB)

More information

Phone: 03 8470 8899
Email: building@darebin.vic.gov.au