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    • Amendment C213 to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme - Epping Renewal Site: 215 Cooper Street, Epping
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    • Bicycle Plan 2016-2020
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    • Responding to travel and public transport challenges - our Road and Public Transport Plan
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    • Getting fire ready
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    • Mill Park Basketball and Netball Stadium
    • Epping Soccer Stadium
    • Tennis and basketball courts for public use
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Building and construction approvals

Information about our building services, including issuing building permits, inspecting building works and providing documents you may need to comply with building regulations.

  • When you need a building permit
  • How to apply for a building permit
  • Download a building form
  • Community infrastructure levy
  • Apply for certificates, plans and property information
  • Asset protection permit
  • Hoarding permit for building works
  • Other building matters to consider
  • Development, infrastructure and open space contributions to local suburbs
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  • Apply for a building permit
  • Download a building form
  • Construct a fence
  • Apply for siting consent
  • Apply to build over an easement
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Phone: 9217 2170
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