Browse Forums Owner Builder Forum 1 Jan 30, 2015 10:09 am Hi, I am looking to build a 12m x 9m workshop in my back yard. Timber frame on an existing concrete block ground floor. While I will of course need to get a council building permit and engineering etc, do I need a special owner-builder permit to do this? The documents here http://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing-and-accommodation/building-and-renovating/checklists/owner-builders only discuss building houses, not out-buildings. Thanks in advance for any advice! Re: Do I need any special owner-builder permit for a worksho 2Jan 30, 2015 12:24 pm Ask your council, they are the ones accepting the building application, they will know if they require a registered builder on the application form. Id be amazed if you do - everyone builds there own garages/workshops in Qld. IF you do it yourself you will need engineering plans, but if you choose a kit, those plans will come with it. Re: Do I need any special owner-builder permit for a worksho 3Jan 31, 2015 3:14 pm Not sure about in Vic, But in QLD you need one once the total value of the project hits $11,000. Maybe check the Vic building commission website, you may find info there. Building applications ask you to declare the value of works, that is where they guage the need for an owner builder permit or not Re: Do I need any special owner-builder permit for a worksho 4Feb 12, 2015 9:05 pm Hi Richard, In Vic you need to be an owner builder for any domestic building works with a cost of works of $12,000(ie labor and materials at commercial prices.....no I'm not including labor). So a domestic shed, workshop, house, addition, etc are all included. If so what were the "special circumstances" under which it was granted? "Note: If the development consent is for 'dual occupancy' an owner-builder permit can only be… 0 14076 Hi VK, Think it's worth investing time in an Owner Builder course to equip you with basic knowledge on Australian Building Industry and its regulations. Also, I suggest… 11 23688 Looking to start the journey of becoming an owner builder in SA. Feeling pretty (overly) confident on the building and construction details, but really struggling to find… 0 8423 |