Council has announced its intention to exit aged care services. Services continue as normal. No action is required.
Until Monday 27 July. Appointments to speak with a staff member are available during this time, to book please call 5722 0888 (press 4), or email planningmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au or buildingmail@wangaratta.vic.gov.au.
If you are constructing or renovating a building you will need to ensure that wastewater from your property treated and disposed of safely. Properties that do not have access to main sewer are required to use an onsite wastewater management system (also called a septic tank system).
If you are planning to install a new or alter an existing septic system on your property you must apply for a permit.
*Please note - some building renovations or alterations do not require a permit to alter an onsite wastewater management system. In these instances, a Report & Consent Assessment can be undertaken by a licensed plumber and submitted to council for approval. Please contact the Environmental Health Team by submitting a customer request.
An onsite wastewater management system must be suitable for the size of your dwelling, and the environmental characteristics of your property.
There are numerous onsite wastewater management systems available for use. A Land Capability Assessor or qualified plumber can assist you to determine the correct system to suit your property. An Environmental Health Officer can also assist.
Before installing a septic system, most properties in the Wangaratta area require a Land Capability Assessment (LCA). An LCA is a report prepared by a qualified land capability assessor, who will undertake tests and research to determine the viability of your property to treat and contain wastewater. An LCA will determination of which onsite wastewater management system is for your property.
For further information please contact the Environmental Health Team by submitting a customer request.
You must provide a site plan with your septic application form. Your site plan must show:
You must provide a floor plan of the proposed building. For existing buildings undergoing renovation or addition, please supply an existing floorplan and the proposed new floorplan.
To apply for a permit to install or alter an onsite wastewater management system, the following must be completed and provided:
Please note, an application can be completed by the property owner OR a plumber, builder, etc on behalf of the property owner. If an application is made on behalf of the property owner, please ensure the owner has signed and dated the last page on the application. Applications cannot be processed without an owner’s signature.
Upon receipt of your application we will issue an invoice for payment of the applicable fee pertaining to your permit. Please note, we require payment in full before we can proceed with processing an application.
Please refer to the below fees and charges.
Health-and-Caravan-Park-Fees-and-Charges-2026-27.pdf(PDF, 344KB)
What happens next?
Once your onsite wastewater management system is installed, an Environmental Health Officer must give approval for use. In order to issue a Permit to Use an onsite wastewater management system, please complete the following:
Upon receiving your notification an Environmental Health Officer will then conduct a final inspection of the installation to ensure it meets the criteria and conditions on the permit. If your system is satisfactory council will issue a Permit to Use. Please note, all permits will be issued via email unless you request otherwise.
You may then begin using your onsite wastewater management system.
If you have questions at any time, please contact council’s Environmental Health Team by submitting a customer request.