Do I need a building or planning permit? Understand when your development will require a building permit, a planning permit or both. There are also exemptions where neither is required.
Building services Our job is to make sure that buildings, walls and other structures are constructed safely. Apply for permits and lodge paperwork with us.
Review local planning applications Find out about applications that may impact the community, how to have your say and significant projects.
Apply for a new planning permit Pre-application advice, VicSmart permits, and documents that you will need to provide with your permit application.
Manage your planning application Supply us with any extra documentation so we can assess your planning proposal as quickly as possible.
Amend or extend your planning permit Apply to make minor or major changes to you planning permit, as well as a time extension.
Request planning and building information You can request copies of past and current building and planning permits, building information from the last 10 years and land information certificates.
Planning application guidance A simplified planning guide for popular residential building projects. Learn what planning permits you need and what to collect to apply for them.
Protection for trees and vegetation All of our trees are protected by controls. If your tree meets the criteria, it's likely to be protected and requires a permit to prune or remove.
Planning controls Understand your neighbourhood character and heritage and how it fits in our liveable housing and planning scheme.
Environmentally sustainable development Understand what environmentally sustainable development is required for your planning permit application.
Final inspection When your development is complete, we need to do a final inspection to ensure you have complied with your permit conditions and endorsed plans.
Section 173 Agreement Learn about what this legal document means, who prepares it and in what circumstances your development will require one.
Report a planning breach Find out what is and is not a planning breach and what happens when you report one.
Development contribution Learn about development contribution fees, how they are calculated and how they may apply to your development.
Pool and spa barriers Rules for barriers around home pools and spas mean they need to be registered and then inspected every 4 years to help save lives.
Council land fence replacement contribution If your property borders one of our parks or reserves, you may be eligible for a contribution toward its replacement cost.
Request for adjoining land owner contacts (fencing) If you need to build or repair a fence that affects your and one or more of your neighbours' adjoining properties, you can apply to receive their contact name to progress your works.