State Jurisdictional Framework: VIC
Retaining Walls in Victoria
Statutory council planning controls, Fair Work CW3 benchmarks, and local government calculators for retaining walls across Victoria.
Benchmark Installed Rate
$280 –$550/lm
Statutory Reference: Building Regulations 2018 (Vic) - Schedule 3 & VPP Clause 62Under Victorian Building Regulations Schedule 3, a retaining wall under 1.0m is exempt ONLY IF it is not within 1.0m of a property boundary and does not support adjacent structures. Any retaining wall on the boundary requires a Building Permit.
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Regional Council
Cardinia Shire
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Metro Council
City of Casey
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Metro Council
City of Frankston
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Metro Council
City of Hume
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Metro Council
City of Monash
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Metro Council
City of Wyndham
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Metro Council
Maroondah City Council
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Regional Council
Mornington Peninsula Shire
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