VIC retaining wall up to 1 meter in pakenham vic

[ibrar30]

I have built a retaining wall at the rear of my block that is 16 meter wide. three independant quotes were obtained and all of them mentioned we dont need permit from the council for retaining wall asits under one meter in height and we will place it away from the boundry.
Now six months later i got letter from the council that I needed permit for the retaining wall, "
Remove the retaining wall located adjacent to the east Rear boundary and at the north end of the property, and re-instate the soil is to be compacted in accordance with AS 2870.

Note: Certification from a registered building surveyor may be adequate to justify the regulatory compliance of the structure, so it can remain in the property. "

Please help. Thank you

 

[Docupedia]

The quickest, cheapest, and simplest way to get this resolved may be to get a building surveyor to certify it.

 

[ibrar30]

The quickest, cheapest, and simplest way to get this resolved may be to get a building surveyor to certify it.

Thank you for reply Docupedia:

Is it possible to contact details for a a buidling surveyor..

 

[Docupedia]

You'll need someone in your area as they will need to physically inspect it. Google is your friend.

 

[Rod]

Why does the council think you need a permit?

 

[ibrar30]

Council staff has said that wall is 1.1 meter in height. However total sleepers used are 5 and each one of them is 200 mm that makes it 1 meter.

 

[Rod]

Sleepers do not have exact measurements and can be larger or smaller in size. What did you measure the height to be?

 

[ibrar30]

1 meter

 

[ibrar30]

1.1 meter according to the council officer

 

[Docupedia]

Then as stupid as it sounds, I suggest you get someone qualified to measure it and give their written opinion. Be aware that if comes out over 1.0m then you may have to follow council's requirements.