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Installation of a
Satellite Dish
The material contained in this brochure has been prepared as a guide.
No reader should rely on it without seeking their own independent
professional advice. Updated August 2014
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Installation of a Satellite Dish
The purpose of this information sheet is to provide advice
on making a planning application for a satellite dish.
The installation of a satellite dish can have adverse impacts
on the amenity of residential areas and heritage places.
There are regulations set out in the Boroondara Planning
Scheme which aim to ensure the location of dishes is
appropriate.
When is a Planning Permit required?
The Boroondara Planning Scheme states that a Planning
Permit is required from Council prior to constructing or
installing a satellite dish if it is proposed to be installed on:
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A building or structure listed in a schedule to the
Heritage Overlay.
• Land in a Residential Zone, unless the matters in the
next section are met.
When is a Planning Permit not required?
A Planning Permit is not required for a satellite dish with a
diameter:
• Less than 1.2 metres.
• Between 1.2 metres and 2.4 metres provided:
o The dish is not visible from the street (other than a
lane) or a public park,
o The dish is setback from the side or rear boundary
1 metre, plus 0.3 metres for every metre of height
over 3.6 metres up to 6.9 metres, plus 1 metre for
every metre of height over 6.9 metres, and
o The dish is setback at least 3 metres from the
boundary where it is opposite an existing habitable
room window.
Setbacks required:
For information regarding the
processing of planning applications
please see Council's Fact Sheet
'Making a Planning Application'.
or visit Council’s website:
http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/
your_council/building-planning/
stat-planning/permit-application/
application-checklists
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Submitting an application
To submit a planning application for a satellite dish you will
need to provide the following information:
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Application form completed and signed which can be
obtained at:
http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/your_council/
forms/planning
A recent (i.e. searched within 28 days) clear copy of the
Certificate of Title which includes the relevant lot plan
which can be obtained online at
http://www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/property-and-land-titles
Planning application fee which can be viewed at:
http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/your_council/
building-planning/stat-planning/permit-application
A site plan, drawn to scale accurately showing the
location of existing buildings, trees and fences on the
site and on surrounding properties. This plan should
show the location of habitable room windows and
secluded private open space (backyards) of adjoining
dwellings.
Proposed elevation, drawn to scale, accurately showing
details of the proposed satellite dish and the structure
on which it is constructed including diameter of the
dish, height above natural ground level and how the
dish is to be mounted (i.e. on a post, etc.)
Examples:
12m
2m high tree
6m
N
Site plan - indicative
Street
Western Elevation - indicative
2.5m
6m
1m
2.5m
For information regarding the
processing of planning applications
please see Council's Fact Sheet
'Making a Planning Application',
or visit Council’s website:
http://www.boroondara.vic.gov.au/
your_council/building-planning/
stat-planning/permit-application