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Planning

Planning considers the way land is used and developed, and how this impacts the character and amenity (liveability) of an area. A planning permit allows for works such as subdividing land, development and use, tree removal, or operating a business or other commercial activity. Planning permits are issued by Surf Coast Shire, VCAT or the Minister for Planning.

Extended Holiday Public Notice Period
From Monday 9 December 2024 the public notice period will be extended to 28 days. This will revert back to 14 days notice on Monday 13 January 2025.

Do I need a planning permit?

Research your proposal and your site to confirm if you need a permit, and get advice on the planning process.

Pre-application meetings

Information relating to pre-application meetings, including how to apply and what you need to prepare for your meeting with one of our planners.

Lodge or update your application

Prepare and lodge your planning permit application, or update an existing application.

Current applications

View information on planning application or lodge a comment or objection.

Report a planning concern

Contact us if you think there might be a breach of a permit or the planning scheme.

Planning resources

Use our checklists, forms, guides and templates to help you with the planning process.

ePlanning

Overview and guide on how to setup and use the ePlanning portal.

Planning scheme

Planning schemes are made up of maps and policies and written clauses. The maps depict where the zones and overlays apply within the planning scheme area.

Land use planning

Planning scheme amendments, developer contributions and plans, projects and studies.

Affordable housing projects

Affordable housing, tiny house on wheels pilot, adopt a worker and more.

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