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Your application requires a description of how the land will be used or developed as a result of the proposal. It is important that you understand the reasons why you need a permit in order to suitably describe the proposal. By providing an accurate description of the proposal, you will avoid unnecessary delays associated with amending the description at a later date.
A planning scheme sets out policies and requirements for the use, development and protection of land. There is a planning scheme for every municipal council in Victoria. Development of land includes the construction of a building, carrying out works, subdividing land or buildings and displaying signs.
Proposals must comply with the planning scheme provisions in accordance with Clause 61.05 of the planning scheme. Provisions may relate to the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF), the Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF), zones, overlays, particular and general provisions. You can access the planning scheme by either contacting your council's planning department.
Planning schemes use specific definitions for different types of use and development. Contact the council planning office at an early stage in preparing your application to ensure you use the appropriate terminology and provide the required details. In cases where the Minister for Planning is deemed to be the Responsible Authority you would contact your local DTP office.
You can obtain a planning certificate to establish planning scheme details about your property. A planning certificate identifies the zones and overlays which apply to the land, but it does not identify all of the provisions of the planning scheme that may be relevant to your application. Planning certificates for land in metropolitan areas can be obtained by visiting LANDATA. In rural areas, contact your local council to obtain a planning certificate.
Include any additional information that supports your application in the space provided. This is your opportunity to explain the application in your own words.
Insert the estimated cost of the development. The amount must only contain numbers - neither special characters nor decimal places i.e.: 25000 not 25,000.
You must provide an accurate cost estimate of the proposed development and council may ask you to justify your cost estimates.
This cost does not include the costs of development that you could undertake without a permit or that are separate from the permit process. Development costs should be calculated at a normal industry rate for the type of construction you propose excluding GST.