How do I get started?
Prior to using SPEAR there are a number of steps new users need to complete. Prospective users need to register, complete forms, read documents and participate in training sessions.
Online registration
Planning Applicant
Individual users should register online at: http://www.spear.land.vic.gov.au/spear/registration/AccessAgreement.do
If you are a solicitor, conveyancer, bank, property developer/owner wishing to check the status of an existing SPEAR application or view application documentation, then please do not self register. Contact the SPEAR Service Desk on (03) 8636 3049.
If you are a Licensed Surveyor or would like to register a surveying firm to use SPEAR, please contact the SPEAR Service Desk or send an email to fcrne.vasb@qfr.ivp.tbi.nh
Read Documents
There are a number of steps involved in getting your organisation and users set up to use SPEAR. There is also a range of information available on the website to help you get started. User Guides can also assist you with each step of the process and can be found in the other sections of the Applicants section on the website.
You need to read the following documents as part of the enrolment process:
Download Common Rules (PDF 73KB) to be read in association with the Access Agreement. Go to the Complete Forms section of the website.
Complete Forms
Applicant (Planning)
Organisations are required to complete the following forms:
The above documents represent a formal commitment to participate in SPEAR. You also need to go to the Read Documents section above, to access other relevant documents including Common Rules.
The agreement should be signed by a person with the appropriate delegation in your organisation. Two signed copies together with the registration form should be mailed to:
SPEAR Planning - Implementation Manager
ePlanning Services
Department of Planning and Community Development
GPO Box 2392
Melbourne VIC 3001
Once your application to enroll in SPEAR has been received, a member of the SPEAR team will contact you to advise you of your login details.
Contact the SPEAR Service Desk at any time for enquiries or to check the status of your application on (03) 8636 3049 and press 2 for planning enquiries or email fcrne.vasb@qfr.ivp.tbi.nh
Applicant (Surveyor)
Organisations are required to complete the following forms:
The above documents represent a formal commitment to participate in SPEAR. You also need to go to the Read Documents section of the website to access other relevant documents including Common Rules.
The agreement should be signed by a person with the appropriate delegation in your organisation. Two signed copies, together with the registration form should be mailed to:
Manager, Electronic Subdivisions Unit
Land Victoria
Department of Sustainability and Environment
PO Box 500
East Melbourne VIC 3002
Once your application to enroll in SPEAR has been received, a member of the SPEAR team will contact you to advise you of the next steps .
Contact the SPEAR Service Desk at any time for enquiries or to check the status of your application on (03) 8636 3049 and press 1 for subdivision enquiries (including subdivision planning permits)or email
fcrne.vasb@qfr.ivp.tbi.nh
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Training
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. The SPEAR team provides training either on-site at your office or at Level 16, 570 Bourke Street Melbourne.
In addition to on-site training for new organisations (users), SPEAR offers quarterly training sessions to all users – applicant organisations, Responsible Authorities (councils) and Referral Authorities. All sessions are held at 570 Bourke Street Melbourne. These sessions are for new users and existing users wishing to refresh their knowledge of SPEAR.
If you would like to arrange an on-site training session for your organisation or are interested in attending one of the quarterly sessions please contact the SPEAR Service Desk on (03) 8636 3049 or send an email to fcrne.vasb@qfr.ivp.tbi.nh as bookings are essential.
Contact SPEAR Service Desk
Contact the SPEAR Service Desk for all general enquiries about SPEAR, including how to register to become a SPEAR user.
T: (03) 8636 3049
Press 1 for subdivision enquiries (including subdivision planning permits) or press 2 for planning enquiries.
What can a Local Administrator do?
Each organisation in SPEAR can have one or more Local Administrators. The role of a Local Administrator is to manage users and sites within their organisation.
