How to object/lodge a submission
Many planning applications need to be advertised. Council uses a Notice of Application to do this.
Before objecting, look closely at the advertising documents so you clearly understand the proposal.
You can view plans and supporting documents for planning applications which are being advertised via our new online portal link below.
Objections can also be registered via our online portal link below or be sent to in writing to Manager Planning & Statutory Services, PO Box 28, Beechworth 3747, or by email to info@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.
Please be aware that copies of objections/submissions received may be made available to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
Access the Greenlight Planning Portal
Objecting on your own
You must give us your objection in writing, including your:
- name
- address
- reasons for your objection
- how you would be affected.
Council may reject an objection if its main aim is to get or keep a commercial advantage, either directly or indirectly.
Using a petition to object
Petitions count as one objection, regardless of how many people sign it.
On every page of the petition people sign, include:
- the reasons for the objection
- how people would be affected.
Choose one person as the lead petitioner, otherwise the first person listed will be nominated the lead petitioner. They will be the contact person for all correspondence.
Council will not write to each person who signs the petition.
Objection timeframes
An objection should be submitted by the date on a Notice of Application, which may have been sent to you or displayed by a yellow notice on the site.
However, Council must consider any objections received before a decision has been made.
Anyone lodging an objection (individually or as a lead petitioner) will be notified by Council of the decision when made.