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Building over easements containing drainage pipes and pits

An easement is an area of land, or part of an allotment, reserved by law for a specific purpose, such as access, drainage reticulation, or municipal services. If you wish to build over an easement you must gain approval from Yarra Valley Water and your local council. Whittlesea council's policy is not to permit construction of buildings over easements containing drainage assets except for;

• Minor detached outbuildings (e.g. sheds less than 10sqm in area, or open freestanding carports) providing the outbuilding is not proposed to be constructed over a pit or inspection opening; or
• Pergolas; or
• A maximum of 600mm width of eave overhang, providing the eave height is at least 3.0m above the finished ground surface at the easement.

If a proposal is in accordance with the above exceptions, the applicant must first agree to the conditions of approval prior to Council consent being granted.