What is SPEAR?

SPEAR (Surveying and Planning through Electronic Applications and Referrals system) is a means of managing the subdivision planning permit application process online. This includes the following:

• • lodgement
  • information requests
  • referrals
  • advertising
  • objections
  • permit decisions

Applications are usually processed through SPEAR by a Licensed Surveyor. SPEAR is available at no cost to all parties involved in the planning and subdivision processes.

While SPEAR is linked directly to Planning Schemes and Planning Maps Online, which assists applicants by confirming property zoning and overlay details (the same details provided in a Planning Property Report), it does not help you prepare you planning application, and can be used in conjunction with this online planning guide.

 Derived from: SPEAR – Subdivision and Planning by the State of Victoria