The steps involved in applying for a planning permit, including objecting to and amending a planning permit, and appealing to VCAT.
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Council recommends planning permit applicants attend a pre-application meeting with Council before submitting the application to avoid delays in the approval process.
Information on how to submit a planning permit application and the documentation that is required.
Council may request further information if your planning permit application is not complete.
If your planning permit application involves use or development of land that affects other houses, units or businesses, then your application may be advertised.
If you have discussed a planning permit application with Council or the applicant and you still have concerns, then you can lodge an objection to Council.
There are three types of decisions that can be made on a planning permit application.
You can appeal to VCAT to review a Council decision about a planning permit application.
There are some circumstances where you may need to change your planning permit.
You can submit a request to Council to extend the expiry date on your planning permit.
Once your planning permit has been issued, it is Council's responsibility to make sure that the land use or development is consistent with the planning permit conditions.
