Before you apply

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Before you apply for a planning permit ensure that you have:

  1. Downloaded a Planning Property Report to identify the planning requirements including the zones and any overlays.
  2. Look at Indigo Planning Scheme to confirm if you need a planning permit.
  3. Ordered a copy of your title and determine if there are any title restriction that may affect your proposal.
  4. Determined if your proposal is eligible for a fast track process through VicSmart. Visit VicSmart website to find out if you are eligible.
  5. View our checklist and information sheets to confirm the information you might need to provide with an application. 
  6. Prepare initial plans for your proposal. We highly recommend that these are prepared by a suitably qualified professional. 
  7. Talk to your neighbours so you are aware of their concerns. Taking the time to talk to them at this early stage may save time later if changes can be made to the plans that address their concerns. Most people appreciate the opportunity to discuss plans before the formal notice process commences, although it will not always be possible to make changes that satisfy everybody.
  8. Consider getting professional advice. Planning assessment and decision-making are sophisticated processes that involve concepts such as respecting neighbourhood character, achieving good urban design outcomes, protecting reasonable amenity and enhancing heritage significance. Council and the community are looking for proposals that will meet their expectations. Getting the right professional advice at the beginning will help develop your ideas so you meet Council’s expectations and your objectives.
  9. We highly recommend that Contact us to arrange a a pre-application meeting, via phone or in person, is arranged to discuss your proposal.   This meeting will help to clarify your proposal and answer any questions such Do I need a planning permit?  What information do I need to provide with my application? And, Is my application is eligible to be fast-tracked through the VicSmart process?

 

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