What approvals do I need? - Swimming pool

Planning

Swimming pools do not require planning approvals in a Residential zone. Planning approval is required for swimming pools in all other zones.
Please note: where applicable a planning approval should be obtained prior to submitting for a building permit.

Building

A building permit is required prior to the construction of any swimming pool/spa that will contain more than 300mm (30cm) depth of water.

Planning

• Completed Development Application Form and checklist
• Relevant fees (refer to the Planning and Sustainability Fee Schedule, item number 1)
• 1 x copy of site plan - drawn to scale at not less than 1:200 (showing setbacks the front, side and rear boundaries) 

Building

Uncertified

• A completed Application for Building permit - BA2 form
• Relevant fees
• 2 x copies of a site plan. The site plan must be drawn at a minimum scale of 1:200, indicating side boundaries, existing and proposed levels and proposed pool/spa location
• 2 x copies of the existing house floor plan, showing any windows or doors that are located near the swimming pool/spa area.
  Please note: All windows and doors for outbuildings in close proximity are also to be illustrated (alternatively, this can be demonstrated on the site plan)
• Details of any existing or proposed retaining walls and other structures
• Specification construction details showing materials used and respective sizes
• Engineers details
• An approved swimming pool/spa safety fencing building permit or;
• Details of existing and proposed safety barriers and other measures to be taken (can be demonstrated on the site plan)

Certified

• A completed Application for Building permit - BA1 form
• Completed Certificate of Design Compliance
• Relevant fees
• 1 x copy of all technical documents noted on the Certificate of Design Compliance
• An approved Swimming pool/spa safety fencing building permit, or;
• Details of existing and proposed safety barriers and other measures to be taken (can be demonstrated on the site plan)
• Notice and request for consent for encroachment or adversely affect (if required) - BA20 form

Swimming pool/spa related documents