Why talk to us first? Early discussion will confirm whether permits are necessary and if so, what kind of permit may be required. Call our Planning Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) to find out if you need a permit.

Planning permits vs Building permits

Planning Permits are usually required before you undertake any change of land use or development. Building permits generally relate only to the actual construction plans of a building or development. If a planning permit is required, it must be obtained before a building permit can be issued. Both planning and building applications can be made at the same time. Before you start, contact our Planning Team to discuss local planning requirements, the permits you might require (building, planning, subdivision, health etc) and what fees apply and when.

What to include with your application

If you're applying for a planning permit please:

• Ensure that the permit application form is accurately completed
• Ensure the necessary plans are attached
• Provide a copy of the Certificate of Title for the land and sign the declaration form for restrictive covenants (this is included in the permit application form)
• Include a letter explaining your proposal
• Pay the necessary fees
• Use the Planning information process, checklist and advertising (PDF 150kb) to help you
• Check the planning permit notes (PDF 130kb) for information that might apply to your permit

Applying for a planning permit

You can download the Application Form for Planning Permit or contact us for a hard copy version. You can also download the guide to completing a planning permit application form (PDF 424kb). 

Amending a planning permit

You will need to fill in the  Application Form to Amend a Planning Permit. This can be completed online or on a hardcopy.  There are also tips on how to complete an amendment planning application form (PDF 694kb) to help you. 

Vegetation removal - tree removal

You may need a permit to remove vegetation on your property.  You will need to complete the Application Form for Planning Permit and also sections of the vegetation removal information sheet (PDF 193kb) that you, as the applicant, are required to fill in and forward to us for assessment. Included in the information sheet is an 'authorisation letter' allowing permission for Council officers to enter your property, plus a site plan where you can draw details on what you are applying to remove.
 

Section 173 Agreement

A Section 173 agreement is a legal contract and is a specific requirement set out by Council and any other party as a condition on a Planning Permit.  It is a specific obligation that is required to run with the Title of the land.  You are encouraged to obtain your own legal advice when preparing a Section 173 agreement prior to sending to Council for lodgement.