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Building Permits

Making building permits simple — so you can start with confidence.

Planning a new build, renovation, or extension? At Cacteye Building Consultants, we’re your experienced building surveyors on the Bellarine Peninsula, here to guide you through the building permit process with confidence and clarity.

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Our Permit Process

We take the stress out of permits with a simple, streamlined approach:

01

Project Assessment

We assess your project and advise on what’s needed.

02

Document Review

Submit your plans, and we’ll review them for compliance.

03

Permit Approval

Once approved, your building permit is issued.

04

Mandatory Inspections

We conduct inspections during key stages of construction.

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Start your project

If you’re looking for a dependable, approachable building surveyor on the Bellarine Peninsula, we’d love to help.

What is a Building Permit?

Whether you’re constructing a home in Ocean Grove, renovating in Barwon Heads, or building a commercial space in Geelong, we ensure your project complies with Victorian building regulations—smoothly and efficiently.

A building permit is a formal approval that ensures your construction plans meet the standards set out in the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations. It's required for most structural works and gives you peace of mind that your project is safe, legal, and up to code.

You’ll need a permit for:
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  • Residential New Construction and Developments

  • Residential Renovations

  • Second Small Dwellings and Dependent Persons Units (DPUs)

  • Ancillary residential structures – Verandahs, Pergolas and Decks

  • Public buildings – Sporting pavilions, Community centres and Council buildings

  • Fitouts – Office, Hospitality and Retail

  • Industrial Developments – Warehouses, Factories and Storage

  • Residential and Commercial Shed Developments


Your Local Building Surveyors

As locals based in Ocean Grove, we understand the specific requirements of councils across the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong, and the Surf Coast. With nearly two decades of industry experience, our team provides:
 

  • Fast, reliable permit approvals

  • Clear advice tailored to your project

  • Ongoing support from start to finish

  • Thorough site inspections and compliance checks


We work closely with builders, architects, designers, and homeowners to ensure every project runs smoothly and meets all legal obligations.
 


Areas We Service


We proudly serve the entire Bellarine Peninsula, including:

  • Ocean Grove

  • Barwon Heads

  • Queenscliff

  • Point Lonsdale

  • Portarlington

  • Drysdale

  • St Leonards

  • Curlewis and surrounds

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