Legal point of discharge

Information on what a legal point of discharge is and how do you obtain permission to connect to the stormwater drain.

What is a Legal Point of Discharge?

The Legal Point of discharge is the point specified by Council to which stormwater from a property must be discharged. In urban areas, this would be to Council's stormwater drain or to the kerb and channel. In rural areas it is generally the table drain on an adjacent road, but may include discharge to a dam, natural water course or on-site existing stormwater drainage system of your property will be altered or there will be an impact on the effectiveness of the existing stormwater drainage system. This could mean an increase in volume or flow rate of stormwater.

The below image shows how an urban legal point of discharge would look like

Legal point of discharge image

Do I need a Legal Point of Discharge permit?

Under Building Regulations (2018), reg.133 (2) all property owners are legally required to ensure that stormwater drainage from their property is connected to a legal point of discharge, nominated by the Council.

You are required to obtain legal point of discharge information for a building permit where building works include a stormwater drainage system. In most cases, your builder is responsible for completing this process.

You also need to obtain legal point of discharge information if the existing stormwater drainage system of your property will be altered or there will be an impact on the effectiveness of the existing stormwater drainage system. This could mean an increase in volume or flow rate of stormwater.

How do I apply?

You can apply by using any of the below methods:

For more information relating to this permit or procedures, please contact Council’s Assets Department on (03) 5366 7100.

Online

Apply using our online form:

Legal point of discharge

Email

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download an application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Email your completed application form to info@moorabool.vic.gov.au 

Step 3.Payment

Once we receive your application one of our customer service officers will call you to take payment for the application.

In person

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download an application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

You can submit your application in person at any of the following locations:

Ballan Office 
15 Stead Street, Ballan
Open: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5pm

Darley Civic and Community Hub 
182 Halletts Way, Darley
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm  

Lerderderg Library 
215 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh
Open: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm
           Saturday 9am-2pm

Step 3.Payment

You can pay for your application at the time of submission when you attend in person.

We accept payment via cash, cheque, EFTPOS and credit card.

Post

Step 1.Complete the application form

Download an application form and complete all sections.

Step 2.Submit your application

Mail your completed application form to PO Box 18, Ballan, Victoria 3342

Step 3.Payment

Once we receive your application one of our customer service officers will call you to take payment for the application.

What happens next?

Applicants should allow up to 10 working days for their permit to be issued.

Please ensure the information provided on the application form is clear and complete. Incomplete information may extend the time required to process the permit.

FAQ's

What does the permit provide?

You will be sent:

  • the location of the Legal Point of Discharge
  • information on the Council drain, such as: size, depth and/or offsets relevant to the area nominated in the application form (if applicable)
  • a Standard Drawing of the pipe connection required
  • a letter detailing additional conditions. 

Will this permit tell me where my existing drainage is discharging to?

No. While we have information of where stormwarter should discharge to. We do not receive information about where the properties stormwater is connected to. A plumber would likely be a better option.

 

Who is responsible for the construction and maintenance of the stormwater pipe from the house to the Council drain?

The property owner is responsible for all stormwater drainage within their property and the section of stormwater drain from the property to the Council drain, as shown on the image.

 

For further information contact us to speak with a member of the Assets department.