City Planning Forms and Checklists

1. Application for a planning permit form ^{(PDF, 352KB)} - use this form to apply to Council for a planning permit.

2. Amendment to a planning permit ^{(PDF, 367KB)} - use this form to amend the preamble, plans or conditions of an existing planning permit (after permit issued).

3. Amendment to an application for a planning permit form ^{(PDF, 305KB)} - use this form to amend a planning permit application currently being assessed by Council (before permit issued).

4. Secondary consent request form ^{(PDF, 232KB)} - use this form when minor amendments are being requested to existing approved planning permit application plans.

5. Extension of time request form ^{(PDF, 151KB)} - use this form when more time is required to commence or complete works associated with a planning permit you have been issued.  

6. Application for VicSmart Planning Permit ^{(PDF, 341KB)} - use this form when applying for a planning permit under the VicSmart provisions.

1. Advertising Signage ^{(PDF, 659KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications requiring advertising signage.
2. Single dwelling under 300 square metres ^{(PDF, 582KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to construct a single dwelling on a lot under 300sqm.
3. Multi-Dwelling-Development ^{(PDF, 561KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to construct two or more dwellings on a lot.
4. Buildings and works (excluding dwellings) ^{(PDF, 558KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to construct any buildings and works (excluding residential dwellings) which may include additions to commercial and industrial buildings.
5. Building and works in a flooding overlay planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 526KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to construct any building and works within a special building overlay or land subject to inundation overlay.
6. Change of use planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 613KB)} - use this checklist to assist when submitting proposals to change the use of land and part of a planning permit application (including new business).
7. New dwellings or additions in a heritage overlay planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 574KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to construct, extend, or alter any part of a property within a heritage overlay.
8. Licensed premises planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 539KB)} - use this checklist to assist with planning permit applications to use land to sell or consume liquor.
9. Satellite dish planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 721KB)} - use this checklist to assist when applying for a planning permit permit to use land or to construct or install or carry out works for a satellite dish.
10. Solar panels for residential properties/buildings planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 740KB)} - use this checklist for planning permit applications for the installation of solar panels.
11. VicSmart planning application checklist ^{(PDF, 592KB)} - use this checklist to assist you to complete an application for planning permit under the VicSmart Provisions.
12. Meterboxes and Service Enclosures ^{(PDF, 661KB)} - the purpose of these guidelines is to provide useful guidance for designers in appropriately siting meterboxes within their developments.
13. Garden Area ^(PDF, 1MB) - the purpose of this guidelines is for‘Garden Area’ requirements regarding residential developments within either the General Residential Zone (GRZ) or the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ).
14. Appeals to VCAT ^{(PDF, 708KB)} - this guideline provides information regarding the planning related VCAT appeals.
15. Boundary Fences ^{(PDF, 597KB)} - this guideline provides information regarding boundary fences.

Download the City Planning schedule of fees and charges(PDF, 347KB)

Use this form to receive a written response that states:

• What Planning Scheme requirements, zoning or overlay controls apply to the land.
• If a planning permit is required for the proposed land use or buildings and works.

Cost

There is a fee associated with this request.  Please refer to our schedule of fees and charges(PDF, 347KB).

Timeframe

Response issued 2 weeks after payment has been received.

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Use this form if you need copy of a planning permit and associated endorsed plans.

Costs

There are fees associated with these requests.  To view the costs view the schedule of fees and charges(PDF, 347KB).

Timeframe

Please allow 21 days to enable your request to be processed.

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Before a building permit can be issued for demolition, you may need to apply for consent from the planning department. Use this form if you require a Form B for your demolition.

This form consists of three sections:

1. Your Details
2. Details of your request
3. Demolition Plan submission.

Fees and charges

To view fees associated with your request for demolition please view our schedule of fees and charges(PDF, 347KB).

Once this form is completed the planning department will email an invoice to you, this may take up to seven days.

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1. Download the Small Second Dwelling Brochure
2. Download the Small Second Dwelling Application Guide