Planning

If you are wanting to make changes to land, you are encouraged to discuss your plans with our Planning Team. Planning enquiries can be made by phone or in person (by appointment only) by calling 1300 666 535.

The Planning team provides written advice in relation to proposals or permit information. These requests should be made online at link. There may be a charge for written advice and if applicable, you will be advised.

Applying for a planning permit

Information about the process, including how to apply, object, appeal, or make changes to a planning permit

Forms, fees & resources

Planning forms, fees, information sheets & resources

Advertised planning applications

View planning applications that are active and on public notification

VicSmart applications

Depending on the type of planning permit you want, you may be able to get it within 10 days

Planning register

How to access our online register to check on current or completed planning applications

Heritage

Under the Heritage Policy, if you want to make changes to a place that contributes to a heritage area's significance, you may need a permit first

Compliance

How council staff follow through complaints for planning, building, environmental health and local laws

Whole farm plans

A planning permit may be needed for irrigation and drainage works on your farm, or to carry out earthworks

Native vegetation removal

To remove native vegetation, including trees, shrubs or grasses, you may need a planning permit

Subdivisions

Information about the subdivision process

Planning strategies & plans

A list of documents associated with planning

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