Building services
Building a fence
If you are planning to build or repair a boundary fence on your property, you need to talk to your neighbours before work begins.
You can ask us to supply you with details of the owners adjoining properties for the purpose of fencing.
To make a request:
- completing the Application for Adjoining Property Owners Details Form (download below)
- return the document in person at any of our Customer and Library Service Centres; or
- return the document to Mitchell Shire Council
Fencing law in Victoria
Visit Department of Justice and Regulation: Fencing law in Victoria website for information relating to:
- your responsibilities
- sending a fencing notice to the owner of the adjoining property
- who pays for the fence
- what type of fence
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Contact us
For enquiries please contact our Property and Rates Department on 03 5734 6200.
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This page was last updated on 17 July 2019.