Planning Permits

Planning permits may be required for development improvements, vegetation removal, building works or subdivision.  It will depend on what you want to do and if any zones and overlays attached to your land will allow a permit to be approved. 

Please ensure you contact our Planning team to confirm whether you require a planning permit or not.

Applying for a Permit

If you're thinking of planning, building, developing or renovating, you should talk to us about the proposed works

Vegetation or Tree Removal

Do I need a permit to remove vegetation, trees?

Amend a Planning Permit

I would like to amend my planning permit. What do I need to do?

Required Plans

When you submit a planning permit application, we require copies of certain plans to help us assess your application. The more information you can provide, the faster we can process your application

Fees

Details of fees for planning permit applications, planning certificates and extensions

Objecting to a Planning Permit

If you object to a proposed planning permit application you must lodge it in writing

Appealing a Planning Decision

If you disagree with Council's decision on a planning application, you can lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

Section 173 Agreements

A Section 173 agreement is a legal contract related to a planning permit condition

Extension to Permits

If circumstances prevent you from finalising your planning permit conditions you can apply for an extension of time

Request to Rezone or Change an Overlay

Would you like to change the zone or an overlay that applies to your land? Consideration of such a request may require an amendment to the planning scheme.

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