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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:

  • The Ontario Building Code
  • Our Zoning By-law
  • Applicable laws

Applying for a Building Permit

An Application for a Permit to Construct or Demolish is required for all building and demolition permits. Please send a completed application to the Building Department. Once  we issue your approved permit, your construction must start within six months. Once started, construction must not stop for more than one year or the permit may be revoked.

A Demolition Application may be required for demolitions that require signature approvals from relative utility agencies.

When submitting your application, make sure to include:

  • A copy of the survey or plot plan showing the distances of buildings to lot lines as well as the locations of wells and septic beds if applicable
  • Two sets of detailed construction plans
  • The full permit application fee (staff will calculate the fee)
  • A Letter of Authorization (required if the applicant is not the owner)

It is your responsibility to have the necessary approvals before construction. This can include approval from a Conservation Authority, the Region of Durham Health Unit, Zoning By-Law amendments, Site Plan Agreements, the Committee of Adjustment, etc.

Depending on your project, you may need to apply for other permits:

  • Pools
  • Decks

Plumbing permits are included with the building permit. A plumbing permit is only needed if only plumbing work is proposed (e.g., a water and sewer connection, just moving plumbing in an existing building, etc.).

Do I need to apply for a building permit?

You must obtain a building permit for:

  • New construction
  • Additions (regardless of the building area)
  • Renovations
  • Demolition
  • Creating an in-house apartment or a secondary unit
  • Prefabricated buildings
  • Mobile homes
  • Installing or altering a building system (e.g., plumbing, heating, and air conditioning)
  • Farm buildings
  • Fireplaces and other wood-burning appliances
  • Decks, porches, carports, garages (detached or attached) and other accessory buildings
  • Changing a building's use
  • Finishing a basement
  • Roof-mounted solar panels
  • Wind turbines
  • Tents (3.14 of the Ontario Building Code)
  • Free standing signs (3.15 of the Ontario Building Code)

Permits are required to ensure that a new use in an existing building does not impact its life and structural safety.

You do not need a building permit for new construction that has a building area less than 10 m2 (108 sf) if there is no plumbing, as well as decks that are not attached to the house, which are not more than 60 cm (2 ft.) above grade.

Building without a permit is unlawful and could lead to:

  • Costly repairs
  • Removal of construction
  • Doubling the permit fee
  • Legal action

How much does a building permit cost?

Please see Schedule B of our Building By-law for all fees. We calculate permit fees using the size of the proposed structure and type of construction. The minimum fee for building permits is $100.00 unless otherwise stated. Please pay fees in full when you submit your application.

Development fees are applicable when building permits are issued for new residential, industrial, commercial and institutional buildings. See the Development Charges Brochure for Brock. Development charges are also collected on behalf of the Region of Durham and Board of Education and applications are obtained when the building permit application is made. Contact the building department for more information.

How long does it take to get a building permit?

The times below are working days and start the day after you submit a complete application. We deem an application as complete when the plans and documents set in our Building By-law have been included and are approved.

Building permit time periods
Building classTime period

Detached, semi-detached, row or townhouse (where no dwelling unit is above another dwelling unit)

10 days

Detached structure with a dwelling above that does not exceed 55 sm in building area

10 days

Tent where Section 3.14 Division B applies

10 days

Sign where Section 3.15 Division B applies

10 days

Building where Part 9 of the OBC applies

15 days

Farm building with a building area less than 600 sm

15 days

Building where Part 3 of the OBC applies

20 days

Farm building with a building area greater than 600 sm

20 days

Post-disaster buildings

30 days

Complex buildings

30 days

Making Changes to an Approved Permit

If you'd like to make changes to the construction authorized under a permit, please call the Chief Building Official at 705-432-2355 Ext. 227.

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