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21/10/2026

TODAY IS NATIONAL CAPS LOCK DAY.

YUP, APPARENTLY, IT'S A THING, SINCE 2000. OCTOBER 22 . SO NO, WE'RE NOT YELLING AT YOU, WE'RE JUST BEING TRENDY.

YOU KNOW WHAT ELSE IS TRENDY?
AN AWESOME OUTDOOR AREA TO ENTERTAIN YOUR FRIENDS IN SUMMER.

LOOKING AT A NEW OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA AND NOT SURE WHERE TO START WITH THE BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS?

HAVEN CAN HELP.

CAPS LOCK OPTIONAL

21/10/2026

We thought it was time to re-introduce ourselves.
If you're new around here, Hi, hello & Welcome!

Haven was created to guide you through the sometimes harrowing, often confusing maze that is building permits for non habitable dwellings.

We are intentionally niche, and are known industry wide for our solid knowledge on outdoor residential projects.

We specialise in plans and building permits for outdoor non-habitable structures.

If you're planning an outdoor home improvement project and are not sure where to start with the permit process, Let Haven handle it for you.

www.havendesign.com.au
Call a permit specialist 03 9123 8998

20/10/2026

The Geelong Cup is on this Wednesday and while the horses are racing, homeowners across Victoria are asking the same question we hear every single week at Haven.

It’s not “which permit is your favourite” It’s not “can you approve my project faster than the favourite can run 2400 metres”

It’s the big one. The practical one. The one that decides whether your project even gets out of the gates.

Do I need a permit for this?

If you’re planning a deck, verandah, carport, shed or pergola before summer hits, send us your suburb and we’ll outline exactly what you need to get started.

www.havendesign.com.au
Call a permit specialist 03 9123 8998

19/10/2026

Did you know Haven Design & Approve have helped secure over 5,000 building permits?

Are you thinking about getting yourself a shed for the summer?

Haven can help!

Check out our blog post on all things sheds right here:

Sheds are one of the most common backyard structures in Victoria. They are used for storing tools, lawnmowers, bicycles, and household items, and can range from small prefabricated metal kits to large custom-built timber or steel structures. Because of their variety in size and placement, sheds fall...

18/10/2026

Planning a verandah, deck, carport or shed? Don’t let building permits steal the joy. At Haven we make the permit process simple, predictable and stress-free for homeowners across Melbourne’s west and greater Victoria. Read how we help turn confusion into clarity and keep your project moving. https://wix.to/NTJzhso

Planning a verandah, deck, carport or shed should feel exciting, not stressful. But for many Victorian homeowners, the building permit process quickly becomes overwhelming. Regulations, overlays, engineering, council requirements and paperwork can turn a simple backyard upgrade into a confusing maze...

15/10/2026

Did you know early Australian families used to hose down their verandahs in the late afternoon to cool the space before the evening?
It was a legit climate‑control trick long before air con arrived, turning the verandah into the coolest spot in the house.
Today you don’t need to hose anything down, but you do need the right permits before you build one.
Looking to upgrade your outdoor living?
Haven Can help
Call a permit specialist today! 03 9123 8998
https://www.havendesign.com.au/

13/10/2026

Haven Spotlight on our Senior Permit co-ordinator
For those of you who are new to the page, we wanted to take a moment and spotlight one of our fantastic Senor permit specialists, Brad!

With over 12 years industry experience and amazing attention to detail, Brad has a great way of making the whole process straight forward and stress free.
Permits are his happy place, so rest assured that you're in safe hands when you trust Haven with your Building permit process.

Planning a new home improvement project this Spring?
Haven Can Help
Call a permit Specialist Today (03) 9123 8998
www.havendesign.com.au

11/10/2026

Planning a Verandah in Victoria? Avoid These Common Mistakes.
Verandahs need permits, clear designs and careful planning.
Here are the mistakes Victorian homeowners make most often.
Planning a new home improvement project this Spring?
Haven Can Help!
Call a permit Specialist Today (03) 9123 8998
www.havendesign.com.au

07/10/2026

Have you seen our latest blog post?
Check out the nitty gritty on all things Verandah planning, and if you need help with your building permit, Haven is happy to help

The Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make When Planning a Verandah in Victoria

07/10/2026

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