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BUILDING OVER EASEMENT POLICY
1.0 POLICY AIM AND
OBJECTIVES
The aim of the policy
is:
1.1.
To establish a basis upon which Council will consider applications for the
construction
of buildings, works and other structures over easements vested in
Council or
where
Council is the drainage
authority.
1.2.
To ensure that Council staff required in making decisions on applications will do
so
in
a consistent and equitable
manner.
1.3.
To ensure that Council’s interests will be protected by way of agreements binding
on
current and future property
owners.
1.4.
To make provision for an internal review of Council officer’s decisions and to
allow
minor deviations from the policy only where the intentions of the Council, as
described
in the Policy Statement and Principles, are not
compromised.
2.0 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS BEING
USED
2.1. Allowable Works and
Structures
2.1.1.
Are those buildings, structures and works described in the table
titled
“Allowable Works and Structures” attached to this policy as
Attachment
2.2. Building Over Easement
Application
2.2.1.
Generally means applications made by an applicant on
Council’s
“Application for Permission to Construct Over/In an Easement”
form
however it includes a written request for Council’s consent
in
accordance with Regulation 310 of the Building Regulations
2006.
2.3. Minor
Deviation
2.3.1.
Means one of the “Specific Requirements” as detailed
within
subsections 2 and 3 of Section 4 of this policy will not be
met.
2.4. Minor Works and
Structures Means
2.4.1.
A simple open carport i.e. with a flat steel roof, flat frame and
steel
or
timber
posts
2.4.2.
Simple timber decking structure on timber
stumps
2.4.3.
A steel shed with a floor area of less than 10 square
metres
2.4.4.
House eaves overhang where eaves are a minimum of 2.40
metres
above the finished ground
level
a.
Portable or replaceable buildings, provided that the building
is
temporary
b.
Service
pipes
c.
Hot water
system
d.
Rain water tank provided that load is not transferred to
Council's
drain i.e. must be on a structural
platform

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e.
Rotary clothes hoist or fixed to
wall
f.
Residential air
conditioning
g.
Service
metres
h.
Simple masts, poles, aerials,
antennas
i.
Timber
fences
j.
Minor retaining walls i.e. not requiring a building permit only
where
it
is unavoidable and the full impact on the affect on the
Council
drain
is
determined
k.
Paving for pedestrians and
vehicles
l.
Earth filling only where the strength of the Council drain
allows
m.
Earth excavation for residential works where a minimum cover
of
600mm to the top of the pipe is
maintained
2.5. Section 173
Agreement
2.5.1.
Means an agreement between Council as the Responsible
Authority
and an owner of land made pursuant to Section 173 of the
Planning
and Environment Act 1987 and contains appropriate terms
and
conditions that ensures the ongoing protection of Council’s
interests
and assets in an
easement.
2.6. Semi Permanent
Garage/Carport
2.6.1.
Means a garage/carport that meets the specifications described
in
Attachment
2.
2.7. Standard Building Over Easement
Agreement
2.7.1.
Means a legal agreement between the property owner and Council.
An
example of such an agreement is attached to this policy as
Attachment
3.0 POLICY STATEMENT AND
PRINCIPLES
3.1. It Is Council’s Intention To Enhance Its Ability To:
-
3.1.1.
Maintain, upgrade or install stormwater
drains;
3.1.2.
Reduce the possibility of risk or exposure to risk to abutting
structures/land in
the
proximity of Council maintained
drains;
3.1.3.
Reduce the possibility of structural failure of any drain due to
increased loads on
the
drain or due to activities in proximity to the
drain.
3.2.
When an owner (or representative) seeks approval from Council or consent in
accordance
with Regulation 310 of the Building Regulations 2006, for the
construction of
buildings,
works and other structures over an easement vested in
Council or where Council is
the
drainage authority, Council will consider the
application in accordance with this policy
and attachments.
4.0 SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS
4.1.
Where Council believes that the easement is required by Council or Melbourne
Water
for the construction of works to control overland flows; or the easement
contains
an
existing above ground inter-property drainage system:
-
4.2.
Council will consider the construction of Allowable Works and Structures that will not
impede, interfere with or redirect flows.

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4.3.
In the case where an above ground inter-property drainage system
exists,
Council
will consider a closed structure if:
-
4.3.1.
The proposed structure is an Allowable Works and
Structures;
4.3.2.
The owner agrees to bear the cost of:
-
a.
Undergrounding the drainage in accordance with the
provisions
of this policy and to Council’s standards and
satisfaction
b.
The preparation of engineering drawings to Council’s
satisfaction
c.
Checking and supervision of the works by Council
officers
4.4.
Where an existing Council underground drain or private drain exists within
the
easement
Council will not permit solid enclosed structures and will only consider
the
construction of Allowable Works and Structures and where the following
conditions
are met:-
4.4.1.
Any building or structure is a minimum of 2.0 metres clear of Council’s
drainage pits;
4.4.2.
Any building, structure or works do not interfere with property (house)
drain connections;
4.4.3.
That any proposed buildings, works or structures are designed and
constructed
in a manner which protects the structural integrity of the
drain e.g. no
loads
transferred to the
drain.
4.4.4.
Excavations, parts of the building, structure (including footings) or
works
are
kept at least 500 mm clear of the underground
drain.
4.4.5.
Any other applicable conditions e.g. the owner bearing the cost of
relocating
a
property (house) drain
connection.
4.5.
Where the application is for eaves overhang or installation of underground
property
services in connection with building construction, Council will consider the
construction
provided
that:
4.5.1.
They do not limit Council’s ability to maintain existing infrastructure or
to
provided new
infrastructure
4.5.2.
Eaves are to be typically a minimum of 2.40 metres above natural
ground
level where underground drainage currently exists or may be
required.
4.5.3.
The effects of the extension of the eaves into the easement is to be
assessed
by
Council
4.6.
Where a Council underground drain does not exist at the time of application,
Council
will assess the future need for Council or another authority or a property
owner to
use
the easement, by considering, but not limited to, the
following:
4.6.1.
The natural fall of the land generally around the
property
4.6.2.
The extent of Council drainage in the
area
4.6.3.
The extent of private drainage approved by
Council
4.6.4.
The scope for development or further development of the property
and
adjacent
properties.
a.
Following assessment by Council should Council believe that
an underground
drain
b.
May become necessary, Council will only consider the
construction of
Allowable
Works and
Structures.

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4.7.
Where Council approves or consents to the construction of buildings, works and
other
structures over an easement:
-
4.7.1.
For “minor works and structures” as defined above the owners is
required to
enter
into a standard Building Over easement Agreement
with Council (refer
to
Attachment
3);
4.7.2.
Other than for “minor works and structures” the owner is required to
enter into
a
Section 173 agreement with the
Council
that contains
appropriate terms and conditions that ensures the ongoing protection
of
Council’s interests and assets in an
easement.
4.8.
Where a Section 173 agreement is required the owner is to bear all costs for
drafting
the agreement and for registering the agreement on
title.
4.9.
Where an applicant requests a review of a Council officer’s decision, the applicant
is
to
make a written request to the Manager, Engineering Services for a review of
the
decision outlining the reasons for the request including the nature of any
special circumstances.
4.10.
If in order to accede to an applicant’s request there will need to be a minor
deviation
from this policy the General Manager, Engineering and Operations may
approve
such deviation.
Amendment of Policy
Rev
Reviewed
Date
Reason for
Amendment
Next Review
Date
12/11/2007
Review
23/09/2008 Adopted by Council
A 3/11/2011
Annual Review &
New Format
3/11/2012
A 18/01/2012 Annual Review 18/01/2013
A 4/02/2013 Annual Review 4/02/2014
Adopted by Council : 23/09/2008

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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Is a Section 173
agreement or
standard BOE
agreement required? N/A N/A N/A
N/A
N/A
S173
S173, except a very simple
structure with a flat steel
roof, flat frame and steel or
timber posts where a
contractural agreement is
required
S173, except for a very
simple structure on timber
stumps where a
contractural agreement is
required
S173
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to comments) Yes (refer to comments) Yes (refer to comments)
Yes (refer to
comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement, also
refer to
comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet
Yes (must not
interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Page 1 of 40

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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet, refer to
comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, footings
must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, footings
must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement,
footings must
not interfere with
the property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, footings
must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, footings
must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement,
footings must
not interfere with
the property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet, also refer
to comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement, also
refer to
comments)
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to comments)
Yes
Yes
Yes (refer to
comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement, also
refer to
comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlets)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet, also refer
to comments)
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, and must
not interfere with property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet.
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, and must
not interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet.
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement,
footings must
not interfere with
the property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, and must
not interfere with property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet.
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, and must
not interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet.
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement,
footings must
not interfere with
the property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate property
inlet, also refer
to comments)
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Habitable
Buildings Shops Factories Warehouses
Enclosed
Brick
Garages
Semi permanent
garage/carport (refer
description)
Open Carport
Timber Decking
Pergola
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Buildings
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement)
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated
within the easement, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for
overland flows
from Council
drain to be
accommodated
within the
easement, also
refer to
comments)
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
S173
N/A
S173, except
for a steel shed
<10 sq.m where
a contractural
agreement is
required
Contractural
agreement
N/A
Contractira;
agreement, provided
that the building is
temporary
Contractira;
agreement,
provided that the
building is
temporary
N/A
N/A
Contractural
Agreement
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure, also refer to comments)
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (refer to
comments)
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary, also refer to
comments)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure,
also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement, also
refer to comments
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must be be an unenclosed
lightweighr structure, must not interfere
with property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
Yes (must be be an unenclosed
lightweighr structure, must not interfere
with property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to
No
No
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
footings must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
footings must not interfere with the
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Page 10 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Page 11 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (refer to comments)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement, also
refer to comments
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Page 12 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure, also refer to comments)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must be be an unenclosed
lightweighr structure, must not interfere
with property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (must be be an unenclosed
lightweighr structure, must not interfere
with property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to commrnts
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Page 13 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
footings must not interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate propert inlet)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (must be an unenclosed lightweight
structure,must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
footings must not interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate propert inlet,
also refer to comments)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Page 14 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
Page 15 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Verandah
Porch
Steel shed or
garage
Eaves
Cantilevered
structures including
second storey and
balcony
Portable or
relocatable buildings Other Buildings
Steps and
ramps Chimneys Service pipes
Buildings
Buildings
Property Services
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (provided that it is
temporary)
Yes (provided that it
is a lightweight or
temporary structure)
No
No
Yes
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Page 16 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Contractural
Agreement Contractural Agreement
Contractural
Agreement
Contractural
Agreement
N/A
Contractural
Agreement
S173, except for very simple masts,
poles, aerials, antennas, where a
contractural agreement is required
S173
Yes
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform)
Yes
Yes (provided that load
is not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
must be on a structural
platform)
No
Yes
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain i.e. must
be on a structural platform)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over)
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, also refer to
comments)
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (provided that load
is not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
must be on a structural
platform, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain i.e. must
be on a structural platform, also refer
to comments)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, must not interfere
with proppert inlet, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes ( providing that the footings are
not directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, footings etc. not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet or
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
Property Services
Fences
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, must not interfere
with proppert inlet, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes ( providing that the footings are
not directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, footings etc. not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet or
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, footings etc.
not to interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, footings etc.
not to interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
No
No
Yes( refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc must be min.500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes ( refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc must be min.500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet and must be min. 500
mm from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet and must be min. 500
mm from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc. not to interferewith
property inlet and must be min.500 mm
from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc. not to interferewith
property inlet and must be min.500 mm
from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
No
No
Yes
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes (provided that load
is not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
must be on a structural
platform
No
Yes
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain i.e. must
be on a structural platform)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over)
Yes
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, also refer to
comments)
Yes
Yes (provided that load
is not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
must be on a structural
platform, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain i.e. must
be on a structural platform, also refer
to comments)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, must not interfere
with proppert inlet, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet and must be min. 500
mm from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, footings etc. not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet or
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
Yes (provided that load is not
transferred to Council's drain
i.e. must be on a structural
platform, must not interfere
with proppert inlet, also refer
to comments)
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet and must be min. 500
mm from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (provided that load is
not transferred to
Council's drain i.e.
structure must bridge
over, footings etc. not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet or
bridge over, also refer to
comments)
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, footings etc.
not to interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
Yes (must not
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must not interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet, refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc not to interfere with
property inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,
provided that load is not
transferred to Council's
drain i.e. structure must
bridge over, footings etc.
not to interfere with
property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc must be min.500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc must be min.500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
Yes
Yes (footings etc must be a minimum
of 500 mm from Council's pit, pit must
not be covered)
No
Page 23 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Property Services
Hot water system
Rain water tank
Rotary clothes hoist
or fixed to wall
Residential air
conditioning
Brick
BBQ Service meters Masts, poles, aerials, antennas
Brick
Property Services
Fences
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc. not to interferewith
property inlet and must be min.500 mm
from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (only if located in
the wall of the building)
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
providing that the footings are not
directly over the Council drain,
Council's clearance requirements are
met and the full impact on the affect on
the Council drain is determined,
footings etc. not to interferewith
property inlet and must be min.500 mm
from Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes (must make provision for overland
flows from Council drain to be
accommodated within the easement,
also refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland
flows, must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
Page 24 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Contractural
Agreement
N/A. May be considered where it is
unaboidable and the full impact on the
affect on the Council drain is determined,
a S173 agreement is therefore required
Contractural
Agreement
Contractural Agreement
N/A S173
S173
N/A
S173, except for residential
works where the filling is
<300mm where a contractural
agreement is required
Yes
No (may be considered where it is
unavoidable and the full impact on the affect
on the Council drain is determined)
Yes
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied)
Yes (refer to
comments)
No (may be considered where it is
unavoidable and the full impact on the affect
on the Council drain is determined, also refer
to comments)
Yes (refer to comments)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (not to interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet)
No
Yes, (must
not to
interfere
with property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate
property
inlet)
Yes, (must
not to
interfere with
property inlet,
if necessary
relocate
property inlet)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied)
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
Yes (not to interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet)
No
Yes, (must
not to
interfere
with property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate
property
inlet, also
refer to
comments)
Yes, (must
not to
interfere with
property inlet,
if necessary
relocate
property inlet,
also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet
or bridge over, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate propperty inlet
or bridge over, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, also refer to
comments)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, pit
lid to be replaced with a gatic lid to
suit the type of traffic e.g. light or
heavy vehicles, pit may need to
be altered to suit loading, pit must
not be covered)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered)
Page 26 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered, also refer to
comments)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, pit
lid to be replaced with a gatic lid to
suit the type of traffic e.g. light or
heavy vehicles, pit may need to
be altered to suit loading, pit must
not be covered, also refer to
comments)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered, also refer to comments)
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
pit lid to be replaced with a gatic
lid to suitthe type of traffic e.g.
light or heavy vehicles, pit may
need to be altered to suit loading,
oit must not be covered.)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
pit lid to be replaced with a gatic
lid to suitthe type of traffic e.g.
light or heavy vehicles, pit may
need to be altered to suit loading,
oit must not be covered.)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered, also refer to comments)
Page 27 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments.)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (refer to
comments)
Yes (refer to
comments)
No
Yes (refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland flows, must make
provision for overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated within the
easement,)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland flows, must make
provision for overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated within the
easement,)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, also refer to
comments)
No
No
No
No
No
Page 28 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
Yes
No
Yes
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain)
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied)
Yes
No
Yes (also refer to
comments)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (also
refer to
comments)
Yes (also
refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (not to interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain, if
necessary relocate property inlet)
No
Yes, (must
not to
interfere
with property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate
property
inlet)
Yes, (must
not to
interfere with
property inlet,
if necessary
relocate
property inlet)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied)
Yes (not to interfere
with property inlet, if
necessary relocate
property inlet or bridge
over, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain, if
necessary relocate property inlet,
also refer to comments, )
No
Yes, (must
not to
interfere
with property
inlet, if
necessary
relocate
property
inlet, also
refer to
comments)
Yes, (must
not to
interfere with
property inlet,
if necessary
relocate
property inlet,
also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also refer to comments)
Page 29 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate propperty inlet
or bridge over, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement,)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain, if
ncessary relocate property inlet)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, not to
interfere with property
inlet, if necessary
relocate propperty inlet
or bridge over, also
refer to comments)
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain, if
necessary relocate property inlet,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, pit
lid to be replaced with a gatic lid to
suit the type of traffic e.g. light or
heavy vehicles, pit may need to
be altered to suit loading, pit must
not be covered)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes (backfill over the drain is to be
replaced with compacted crushed
rock and paving designed to
bridge over the Council drain, pit
lid to be replaced with a gatic lid to
suit the type of traffic e.g. light or
heavy vehicles, pit may need to
be altered to suit loading, pit must
not be covered, also refer to
comments)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered, also refer to comments)
Page 30 of 40

image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
pit lid to be replaced with a gatic
lid to suitthe type of traffic e.g.
light or heavy vehicles, pit may
need to be altered to suit loading,
pit must not be covered.)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
pit lid to be replaced with a gatic
lid to suitthe type of traffic e.g.
light or heavy vehicles, pit may
need to be altered to suit loading,
pit must not be covered, also refer
to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered)
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered)
No
No
Yes (pit must not be
covered, also refer to
comments)
Yes ( backfill over the drain is to
be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also pit must be raised to match
finished level, pit may need to be
altered to be in accordance with
Council's standard drawings e.g.
haunched pit, pit must not be
covered, also refer to comments)
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Timber
Retaining wall
For pedestrians only
Vehicles
In ground
Above
ground Spa
Sauna
Earth filling
Fences
Paving
Swimming Pools
Works
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered)
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, pit
must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement, backfill over the drain
is to be replaced with compacted
crushed rock and paving designed
to bridge over the Council drain,
must not to interfere with property
inlet, if necessary relocate
property inlet, pit lid to be replaced
with a gatic lid to suit the type of
traffic e.g. light or heavy vehicles,
pit may need to be altered to suit
loading, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied)
Yes
Yes
Yes, (also refer to
comments)
Yes, (also refer to comments) No
Yes (also
refer to
comments)
No
No
Yes (providing that the class of
the Council drain is sufficient to
bear the additional loads applied,
also refer to comments)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland flows, must make
provision for overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated within the
easement,)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council
drain to be
accommodated within
the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (only parallel with the
easement/overland flows, must make
provision for overland flows from Council
drain to be accommodated within the
easement,)
Yes (must make
provision for overland
flows from Council drain
to be accommodated
within the easement, also
refer to comments)
Yes (must make provision for
overland flows from Council drain
to be accommodated within the
easement,also refer to comments)
No
No
No
No
No
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
S173, except for residential works
where the filling is <300mm. A
minimum cover of 600mm to the top
of the pipe is to be maintained where
a contractural agreement is required N/A
S173
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met ,also refer to comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also refer to comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met, must not interfere wit
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,)
Works
Other
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met, must not interfere wit
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, also
refer to comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, footings
must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, footings
must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including minimum cover requirements,
pit must not be covered)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including minimum cover requirements,
pit must not be covered)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered.)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered,also refer to
comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement <=2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered, )
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered, also refer to
comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also refer to comments)
No
Yes
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met ,also refer to comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also refer to comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met -
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met, must not interfere wit
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet,)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Does not
exist
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, Council's
clearance requirements are
met, must not interfere wit
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet, also
refer to comments)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, footings
must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered)
No
Yes (providing that the
footings are not directly over
the Council drain, footings
must not interfere with
property inlet, if necessary
relocate property inlet)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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image
Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered, )
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
Yes (footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also pit must
be lowered to match finished level, pit
may need to be altered in accordance
with Council's standard drawings
including min. cover requirements, pit
must not be covered, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered,also refer to
comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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Attachment No. 1
ALLOWABLE WORKS AND STRUCTURES
Council
pit
Council drain -
Easement width
SBO or
LSIO
Overland
flows from
Council
drains
Property
inlet
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
Council drain exists
or required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Exists or
likely
Exists or
likely
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Not likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Does not
exist
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
No Council drain
required -
Easement >2.0
metres
Exists or
likely
Likely
Does not
exist
Does not
exist
Earth excavation
Mechanical
equipment
Advertising signs and light
towers/poles
Comments
Works
Other
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered.)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered)
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also pit must be lowered
to match finished level, pit may need to
be altered in accordance with Council's
standard drawings including min. cover
requirements, pit must not be covered,
also refer to comments)
No
Yes ( footings must not
interfere with the property inlet,
if necessary relocate property
inlet, footings etc must be a
minimum of 500 mm from
Council's pit, pit must not be
covered,also refer to
comments)
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also refer to
comments)
No
Yes
he affect on the flood flows takes precedence in
this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement)
No
Yes
Yes (providing that Council's standard
cover requirements are met, also must
make provision for overland flows from
Council drain to be accommodated within
the easement, also refer to comments)
No
Yes
The affect on the flood flows takes precedence
in this instance. Although Council will generally
accept some structures and works, it will be
guided the requirements of the Building Act
and Regulations and comments/requirements
by Melbourne Water. Any works will require a
planning permit and referral to Melbourne
Water.
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Attachment 2
Semi Permanent Garage/Carport
The following conditions apply: -
The construction of a single brick wall with piers on the boundary line
parallel to the drain or drain alignment. This wall to be designed such that
it can take minor side impact loads from the movement of a backhoe
working in proximity to the wall. The wall also has to be designed such
that if the roof and floor panels are removed and trench excavated next to
it, that it is self-supporting. The owner is to provide evidence from a
structural engineer that the wall has been designed to meet this
requirement.
Roller door at the front of the structure with lightweight material extended
to the roof line. A façade of light weight materials is allowable.
All parts of the structure particularly the footings are to be designed such
that there no additional loads, either static or dynamic placed on the
pipes. Council requires a minimum clearance of 500 mm vertically and
horizontally.
The roof is not to be under the same roof line as an attached dwelling.
The roof is to be readily removable and lightweight i.e. colour bond roof
on trusses bolted to the sides.
The floor within 1.0 metres of the drain alignment (to be confirmed on
site) is to be readily removable. This includes the provision of saw cuts
through the floor slab.
Any walls bridging the drain i.e. at 90 degrees to the drain alignment are
to be readily removable and lightweight within 1.0 metres of the drain
alignment eg. hardiplank on a timber frame.

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BOE NO. «BOE_No» (TRIM NO: )
BUILDING OVER EASEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made the
day of
2014
THE COUNCIL OF BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL
(hereinafter called "the Council")
-and
Owners Name
Owners Address
(hereinafter called "the Owner")
RECITALS :
(a) The Owner is registered as the owner of all the land (“the land”) described in the First Schedule.
(b) Over the land there exists an easement of drainage (“the easement”) which is delineated and coloured blue on the map set out in the Second
Schedule.`
(c) The Owner has requested the Council to permit the construction of a building (“the building”) over the easement.
(d) The Council has agreed to the construction of the building on and subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.
(e) The proposed building has been approved by a Licensed Building Surveyor.
AGREEMENT:
1. The Council consents to the construction of the building. In consideration of such consent the Owner, for himself, his transferees successors and
assigns covenants with the Council as follows:-
(a) To permit the Council at all times to enter into and upon the easement for the purpose of constructing any drain or other works, inspecting and so far
as is necessary maintaining or repairing the same.
(b) To make no claim against the Council for any injury, loss or damage which may occur as a result of construction or erection of any building and / or
any business carried on the land by the Owner arising out of the erection or retention of the building over the easement and drain or other works by
reason of or incidental to the carrying out of construction, maintenance or repair of any drain or other works or by reason of or incidental to the
presence of the drain or other works in the easement.
(c) To indemnify the Council against any claim, suit, action or demand arising out of or incidental to the presence of the building over the drain or other
works.
(d) To pay to the Council any additional cost incurred by it in regard to the construction maintenance or repair of any drain or other works constructed in
the easement by reason of the construction of the building.
(e) Not to demolish, re-erect or modify the building without the consent in writing of the Council.
(f) That where the Council considers that any easement may be required for drainage purposes at any time, the Owner shall before commencing any
works over or within the easement lay to Council’s satisfaction such underground pipe to size alignment, length, level and construction standard as
Council may require.
(g) To pay the Council’s cost of or incidental to the preparation and execution of this Agreement.
2. The Owner hereby charges the land with all costs and expenses incurred by the Council in connection with or because of the construction or
existence of the building or any approved demolition, re-erection or modification of the building or remedying any default of the Owner and
authorises the Council to lodge a caveat at the Land Titles Office forbidding the registration of any person or transferee as proprietor of and any
instrument affecting the land unless the Council consents in writing.
3. The Owner agrees to notify any prospective purchaser transferee assignee or occupier of the land or any part thereof of the existence of this
agreement and supply a copy of the agreement to such purchaser transferee assignee or occupier prior to the land being sold transferred assigned
or possession being given to such occupier and the Owner agrees that he will use his best endeavours to have such person enter into an agreement
in a similar form to this agreement with the Council. In the event of such person not entering into such an agreement the Council in its absolute
discretion may enter upon the land and demolish and remove the said building at the cost of the Owner.
SIGNED AND SEALED BY
the said
Owner ……..................................................…
Owner ……..................................................…
Print Name:………………………………………
Print Name:……………………………………….
in the presence of
………................................................... Witness
………................................................... Witness
FIRST SCHEDULE
STREET NAME «Street_Name»
LOT NO.
«Lot_No»
STREET NO.
«Street_No»
L.P. NO.
……….
SECOND SCHEDULE
AS ATTACHED
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED by and on behalf, and
with the authority, of the BRIMBANK CITY COUNCIL by
(Signature):…………………………….…………………………..
(Position Title):……………………………………...…………….
pursuant to the function delegated to that person by an
Instrument of Delegation dated 27 August 2009.
in the presence of
(Signature): ............................................................................
(Position Title):.......................................................................
Attachment 3