How to get a VicSmart permit for an extension to one dwelling on a lot in a residential zone
To do your own planning application for an extension to construct an outbuilding or extend a dwelling in a residential zone as a VicSmart application, the first step is to check if your application is eligible for the VicSmart process. This will ensure that your application meets the following criteria:
- Meets the minimum garden area requirement in a General or Neighbourhood Residential Zone
- Does not exceed a building height of 5 metres.
- Is not visible from the street (other than a lane) or a public park.
- Meets the requirements in the following standards of Clause 54:
- A10 Side and rear setbacks
- A11 Walls on boundaries
- A12 Daylight to existing windows
- A13 North-facing windows
- A14 Overshadowing open space
- A15 Overlooking
- Does not trigger a permit under another part of the planning scheme
- If any Schedules apply to the zone
- Note: The Standards in Clause 54 or schedule are mandatory for this class of VicSmart application
Derived from Victoria Planning Provisions by the State of Victoria
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If you know your application is eligible for the VicSmart process, then you can:
Start an application