The location of any easements and who holds the rights to them can be found on your plan of subdivision.

You can download your title documents from Landata.

There are different reasons for easements being listed on your plan of subdivision. 

Generally, the responsible authority that maintains the type of asset or infrastructure is the listed beneficiary and will be your main point of contact. Some examples include:

City of Greater Geelong 

• Drainage and stormwater

Barwon Water

• Water and sewerage

Powercor

• Electricity

Ausnet

• Gas

Please email [email protected] for more information, including pipe details such as size, depth and offsets. 

The building surveyor you have appointed to issue your building permit will determine if Council consent is required. 

It is not recommended you apply before receiving this determination, as some exemptions may apply.

If you are unsure, please email us at [email protected] before submitting your application.

Complete and sign the relevant application form and prepare the mandatory documents for lodgement. These include;

Working drawings

• Including a site plan, elevations and clear documentation of the proposed easement encroachment.

Title documentation

• Including a plan of subdivision, title search and any restrictions, covenants or agreements.

Lodge your application by attaching the above documents and emailing it through to [email protected]

Once your application is received, we will issue you with an invoice. All outstanding fees must be paid prior to assessment of your application commencing.

Applications can take up to four weeks to be assessed before you receive a formal decision.

We may take longer than four weeks if:

• Documentation provided is incomplete or further information and/or clarification is required.
• Your application needs to be referred to a reporting authority.

To ensure your application is not delayed, it is recommended you check that your working drawings include the information below.

Correct easement details 

• This can be located on your plan of subdivision

Pipe details

• Please include the size, depth and offset 
• You can request this information by emailing [email protected]

Scope of works

• Details of all proposed building work encroaching into the City's easement must be detailed within your set of plans
• Please include depths, clearances and structure encroachment measurements and details of footing system including type and dimensions

Angle of repose

• Clear demonstration of how angle of repose to the City's stormwater asset is satisfied (no pressure on the pipe) 
• Clearly nomination of clearances from the edge of the proposed footing to the asset

Please review the Build Over Application Easement Help sheet for further information