Gather building and property information
Find my property information
Property information helps you find details about an address or site, along with important planning documents.
It includes:
- maps
- zone schemes
- overlays and reports
- heritage notes.
Before starting your project, check your property information, as it may affect what you can and can't do.
Things to consider:
- previous planning permits relating to the land
- who you want to engage with during the project
- project timelines
- costs involved.
Planning Ahead
If you're looking to buy a property or need information about a site, visit Planning Ahead to find property details for your address or location.
Certificate of title
A Certificate of Title (CT) document is a legal document that proves who owns a piece of land.
For planning and building permits, your CT must be less than 3 months old.
Your CT must include:
- details of any covenants or restrictions on the property
- a plan/diagram showing the lot layout and dimensions of the property (known as a Plan of Subdivision).
You can get a current copy of the CT for your property from the Landata website.
Request for existing building permit approvals (Regulation 51)
Under Regulation 51 of the Building Regulations, anybody can request the following from Council:
- Building Permit Details Certificate: details of any building permit, occupancy permit or certificate from the last 10 years and any outstanding enforcement action on the property.
- Property Information Certificate: details of any special area the property is located in e.g. bushfire-prone, flood-prone, subject to termite attack.
- Dates of Inspections: details of inspections at mandatory notification stages during previous building works. These cover both the building and land.
You can request a search on My Port Phillip.
Regulation 51 fees
Your application won't be processed until the required fees are paid. A card payment fee also applies.
| Fee details | Standard fee | Express fee |
| Regulation 51(1) | $52.70 | $92.10 |
| Regulation 51 (2) | $52.70 | $92.10 |
| Regulation 51 (3) | $52.70 | $92.10 |
Engineering standard drawings
Our standard drawings help designers and contractors with building or restoring Council assets.
Contact Us
Our Planning and Building team is here to help.
Send us a message on My Port Phillip.
Phone: 03 9209 6253
In-person: visit the Planning and Building Counter at St Kilda Town Hall during opening hours (8.30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday)