Building & Planning

Beekeeping - Bring on the bees (please)
You may be aware that honeybees play a significant role in the balance of nature, especially the pollination of agricultural crops, plants in home gardens and nectar gathering. However, there may be a few things you did not know about beekeeping.

Building Services
Council's Building Department called "Boroondara Building Surveying Services" offers a professional, reliable, quality assured building permit and inspection service. This department also performs a statutory role to ensure the Boroondara community lives within a safe built environment.

Dial Before You Dig
Australia's National Referral Service for Information on Underground Pipes and Cables.

Engineering & Drainage Permits
Download Engineering & Drainage Permits from this area.

Planning Permits
Council's Statutory Planning Department processes planning permit applications for land use and development including liquor licences. This department also ensures that use and development within the municipality complies with the Boroondara Planning Scheme.

Planning Projects and Strategies
Strategic Planning is responsible for developing strategies and policies to ensure the conservation and enhancement of Boroondara’s high quality urban environment, including our neighbourhood character, amenity and liveability.