If in doubt about whether you need a planning permit, ask a Town Planner or ask the relevant local council if the use or development you are proposing requires a planning permit for a particular address. You can do this over the phone or in person.
To find out if a project needs a planning permit, or what the permit requirements are:
You can then use the information they provide as well as the planning application information provided by the State government to assist you to do your planning permit application or contact VSPPAS.
If you want written advice from a Town Planning Consultant regarding whether a proposal needs a planning permit or is exempt, or what the planning application requirements are if you need a permit, then you are ready to start using Victorian Smart Planning – Permit Application Services:
It’s the simplest way to submit a planning permit application.
To find out more about dealing with a council directly, from contact details to how a council accepts applications and fees, type the council’s name below: