Building Approval 51(2)
Building Approval 51(2) Property Information Report provides regulated property details under section 51 (2) of the Building Regulations in Victoria. This council-issued certificate will tell you if a property is subject to flooding, prone to inundation, susceptible to termites or in an alpine area.

What insight does Building 51 (2) Property Information provide?
It is an official document outlining the Building Regulations for your property. Read over the details of the council-issued certificate carefully as they may affect what you can build in your area.
The information in this certificate may include:
- If the property is subject to flooding
- If the property is prone to inundation
- If the property is susceptible to termites or in an alpine area
- If the property requires a Planning Permit
- If a Planning Permit has been issued for the proposal, and if so the Planning Permit number
- Any applicable vegetation or tree removal controls
- Additional comments from the Manager of Development Assessment
Who needs a Building Approval 51(2)?
If you intend to build or renovate in Victoria, you will need to make sure you comply with council planning schemes and overlays. Planning Information Advice will help you determine whether you do.
In case you are unsure if your proposed development requires a Planning Permit, this council-issued advice can help.


Why Choose Landchecker for Your Building Approval 51(2)?
With Landchecker, you can quickly and easily access Building 51 (2) Property Information and obtain an official council-issued certificate.
Use our application to save time and money when applying for and sourcing property information and searching for land titles in Victoria.
Simply go to our certificate searches page to browse and place your order. You can search by:
- Address
- Council Number
- Crown Description
- Lot/Plan Number
- SPI
- Volume/Folio
Depending on the council, you can place a priority order to receive the certificate earlier than the normal delivery time. To order, you can read this Help Article outlining the steps with screenshots for ease of reference.
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