If your property is in a flood prone area, it doesn’t mean that you won’t be able to build on it, but you will need to submit an application to have your proposal assessed by a Building Services Officer.
Regulation 153 and 154 of the Building Regulations 2018 require Council Report and Consent to build on flood prone land if your property is identified as being liable to flood or within designated land or works.
Consent may be granted only where the building/structure does not unreasonably impede the natural drainage conditions of the land.
What is flood prone land?
Flood prone means that the land has a one per cent probability of flooding in any given year, commonly referred to as a 1 in 100 year flood event.
What is designated land or designated works?
This refers to land that is located within 20 metres of a Melbourne Water utility asset or waterway.
Is your land flood prone or designated?
To find out if your land is flood prone, or if there are any designated land or designated works (water utility assets) that restrict development, you can request a property information certificate from Council.
Fees
There is a non-refundable application fee of $329.60 per regulation.
This amount is correct as of 1 July 2025.
How to apply