Lodge or update your application

There are two ways to lodge your permit application, but before you start we suggest you schedule some time to prepare your application. A well-prepared application can shorten the permit processing and decision time.


Step 1. Prepare your application documents

You will need the following information before you lodge your application:

  • Written description of your proposal
  • Certificate of Title from Landata
  • VicPlan Planning Property Report
  • Fully dimensioned plans at a scale of 1:100:
    • site plans
    • floor plans (as applicable)
    • elevation plans (as applicable)
  • Any supporting documents and images (e.g. reports and photographs) (as applicable)
  • Report of selected materials, colours and finishes (as applicable)
  • Payment of application fee

Fees

Download Planning permit application fees to see all costs involved in your permit application.

How to prepare your plans and documents

We’ve developed a number of guides, forms and templates to help you prepare your application.

When required, we may suggest a pre-application meeting to discuss your proposal with one of our planning officers.

If you need help with your application or planning advice, contact our planning team on 5261 0800 or planningapps@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.


Step 2. Check if you are eligible for a VicSmart application

You may be able to apply under VicSmart, a simple and fast planning permit process for straightforward applications. 

Check to see if your proposal is listed on the VicSmart Planning Permit Application form.


Step 3. Lodge your planning application

This is the final stage, which guides you to lodge your application.

Option 1. ePlanning portal

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The ePlanning portal is the easiest and quickest way to lodge and manage your planning permit application.

  • To set up an ePlanning account, create a user profile and apply online.
  • If you have an ePlanning account, log in to apply online.

Option 2. Email

Ensure that your application includes all the required information and documents.

Email your application to planningapps@surfcoast.vic.gov.au


What to expect next

Once you've lodged your planning permit application, we will send you an email confirmation, and then allocate a planning officer to your application.

We will then:

  • assess your application
  • ask for any additional information
  • undertake public notification, if required
  • refer your application to authorities or other Council departments
  • review the application and any objections
  • assess it against the planning scheme
  • make a recommendation, which may or may not have to go to a Council meeting for consideration

For further information on the process please refer to Victoria's Planning System Guide


Update an existing application

If you have applied for a planning permit and a decision has not yet been made, you can apply to amend your proposal with a Section 50 or 57A form.

A fee of 40% of the application fee (or if a new application fee is higher, the difference between the two fees) may be payable.

Check with your planning officer for more information.

Option 1. ePlanning portal

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The ePlanning portal is the easiest and quickest way to revise your application under Section 50 or 57A.

  • To set up an ePlanning account, create a user profile and apply online.
  • If you have an ePlanning account, log in to apply:
  • search for your application
  • select ‘Action’ and then ‘Revise’

Option 2. Email

Complete a Request to Amend Application form

Email your application form and all supporting documents to planningapps@surfcoast.vic.gov.au


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