Check your project

The checker progressively reveals fields. Hidden fields are disabled and do not affect the result.

This page is pre-set for Victoria and Retaining wall projects. If the suburb/postcode indicates a different state, the detected location will take priority.

1. Location

2. Project

3. Questions

4. Result

1. Location

Start with a suburb or postcode. The checker uses this to detect the state and council instead of making you choose from long dropdowns.

Suburb or suburb + postcode

Location: Enter a suburb or suburb + postcode to start.

State not detectedCouncil not confirmed

2. Project type

Only project types supported for the detected state are shown.

3. Position and use

These fields adapt to the selected structure. Fence, pool and retaining wall checks do not show unnecessary roof/deck questions.

Is it roofed?

Attached to the dwelling?

Closest boundary/location

Behind the building line?

QLD pergola use

VIC pergola open/unroofed?

4. Measurements

Only the dimensions relevant to the selected project are shown.

Length (m)

Area = length × width. Use the proposed structure footprint or usable surface depending on project type.

Width (m)

Closest boundary setback (m)

Boundary setback is the shortest distance from the proposed work to the relevant property boundary.

Floor height above ground (m)

Floor height is from natural ground to deck floor. Highest point is to the top of roof/pergola/fence.

Highest point / overall height (m)

QLD mean height (m)

Lot area (m²)

Existing related / roofed area (m²)

Fence / retaining wall height (m)

Distance to building/wall (m)

Existing site coverage (%)

Masonry front fence?

Calculated area0.00 m²

Longest side0.00 m

Detected councilNot detected

5. State-specific details

This section only shows items that matter for the detected state.

Planning zone / area type

QLD Wind Region C?

Retaining wall surcharge / near structure?

6. Site constraints

These are the common reasons a simple-looking project needs property-specific review.

Heritage / character overlay?

Flood / storm tide / overland flow?

Bushfire-prone / bushfire overlay?

Coastal / canal / waterfront?

Easement / covenant / body corporate?

Affects pool/spa barrier?

7. Basic compliance

These do not replace approval checks, but they stop the tool giving a false sense of certainty.

Stormwater handled?

Structural/NCC compliance known?

Do I need approval for a retaining wall in Victoria?

Cleaner guided flow

Check your project

1. Location

2. Project type

3. Position and use

4. Measurements

5. State-specific details

6. Site constraints

7. Basic compliance