You must have a building permit before starting a building or renovation project in the Township of Brock. Building permits ensure that buildings don't harm the health or safety of our community. The process makes sure that your project follows:
Applying for a Building/Demolition Permit
The Township of Brock is pleased to offer residents, builders, and the business community, Cloudpermit - an online system to apply for and track your building permits.
The Cloudpermit building permit system allows you to apply for and to see the status of your application anywhere, at any time. You can start an application and finish it later. You will receive email updates on the status of your permit application. Once the permit is issued you will be able to request and receive the results of inspections by e-mail.
To get started, click the button "Apply For A Building Permit" below or for further instructions on the use of the application watch Video Tutorial.
APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT
Video Tutorial
The above link will take you to the Cloudpermit support portal where you will find additional resources on the use of the application.
Residential Permits
Residential - New Home Construction
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Building permits are required for all new single family dwellings.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with these forms:
- Site plan indicating location on the lot of the proposed building, including setbacks to property lines and grading plan approved by the developer’s engineer if within a subdivision or urban area.
- Construction plans including structural and architectural details
- Roof truss drawings, stamped by an engineer and marked reviewed by your designer
- Heat loss and duct design
- Septic system design and permit (if applicable)
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area
- An entrance Permit from our Public Works Department, Durham Region or MTO
- A water and sewer connection permit from Durham Region Public Works(if applicable)
- Well report(if applicable)
- Plumber licence information
- Grading Plans for all new homes in a Residential Zone
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Residential - Renovations & Additions
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Building permits are required for all additions to residential buildings and most renovations. Renovations such as finished basements, installing roof mounted solar panels, installing new plumbing appliances, changing types of heating systems, etc. require building permits.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with these forms:
- Site plan indicating location of proposed addition, including setbacks to property lines and septic system (if applicable)
- Construction plans including structural and architectural details
- Evaluation of septic system (if applicable)
- Heat loss calculations and duct design (if applicable)
- Drawings specific to the project
- Roof mounted solar panels will require engineering for the connection system, and an evaluation of the supporting building by a professional engineer
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area
- Plumber licence information
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Residential - Accessory Structures & Decks
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Building permits are required for all accessory buildings (greater than 10 square metres) such as sheds, decks and detached garages.
Building an accessory building like a shed or detached garage? Start by reviewing our Accessory Buildings Guide, which outlines the Ontario Building Code and zoning requirements.
Building a deck? Start by reviewing our Brock Deck Construction Guide, which outlines the Ontario Building Code and zoning requirements.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with these forms:
- Site plan indicating location of proposed building, including setbacks to property lines and septic system (if applicable)
- Construction plans including details pertaining to footing, framing, posts, beams, rafters, floor joists and guards (for decks) and building height
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area
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Residential - Swimming Pools
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Building permits are required for all swimming pools which are capable of holding more than 24" of water.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with this form:
- Site plan indicating location of proposed pool, including setbacks to property lines, fencing detail and location of pool equipment (which must be a minimum of for feet(1.2m) from the property line)
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area
- Clearance from Durham Region Health if septic system is within 16' 6"(5m) of proposed pool
Other Information:
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Agricultural Permits
Agricultural Buildings - Livestock and Manure Storage
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New and expanding expanding livestock buildings and manure storages must comply with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) formula provided by the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).
You may contact the local OMAFRA Office, a Nutrient Management consultant or the Building Department to determine what setbacks would apply to your operation.
Prior to issuance of a building permit for a new or expanding operation or manure storage system, a Letter of Approval will be required from OMAFRA. Please contact OMAFRA for further information in this regard.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with these forms:
- Construction drawings (designed by professional engineer for buildings greater than 600 square metres and all manure storages) truss drawings (stamped by a professional engineer).
- Letter of approval from OMAFRA
- Site plan indicating location of proposed building, including setbacks to property lines, wells, septic systems, buildings and natural areas.
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area.
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Agricultural Buildings - Not Housing Livestock or Containing Manure Storage
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Building permits are required for all farm buildings such as grain bins, silos and drive sheds.
Forms you may need to submit with your application and drawings:
Information you’ll need to provide with these forms:
- Construction drawings (designed by professional engineer for all grain bins, silos and buildings greater than 600 square metres). Truss drawings (must be stamped by a professional engineer if trusses are used)
- Site plan indicating location of proposed building, including setbacks to property lines, wells, septic systems, buildings and natural areas.
- Clearance from the Conservation Authority if you plan to build in a regulated area.
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Inspections
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Need to book an inspection?
- If you submitted your permit application through the Cloudpermit system, request an inspection online through the Cloudpermit Portal
- If you have a legacy permit or issues booking your inspection through the Cloudpermit portal, contact the Building Department by email at building@brock.ca or by phone 705-432-2355 X 230
Inspection requests must be made prior to 3:00 p.m. in order to obtain an inspection for the following business day.*
When requesting an inspection with the building services division, please ensure the following information has been provided:
- Permit Number
- Municipal Address
- Inspection Type
- Contact Name
- Contact Telephone Number
- Name of Inspector (if known)
*Inspections will be scheduled as staffing and time restraints permit but will be completed within two (2) business days.
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