Building Over Easements

If you own a property with an easement or Council drain you are required to obtain consent before building over or near that easement or drain.

To receive consent, a building over easement application is required to be filled out in order for the proposal to be assessed. Apply and Pay Online.

  Apply and Pay Online

 

For information on building over a South East Water easement, see Build Over South East Water Easement.

 

 

 

What is an easement?

An easement is a defined area of land registered on a land title that gives Council, or other authorities, access rights through your property. Typically they are used for the maintenance, installation, replacement or upgrades of essential drainage infrastructure.

 

Related building topics

For a range of information on building on the peninsula please visit our Building section.

 

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