Organisations wishing to use SPEAR must first register to become a SPEAR user. A relevant agreement is to be signed and all organisations should read the associated Common Rules.
Members of the public can view SPEAR applications without registering, however registration is required for those wishing to lodge an objection to a planning permit advertised in SPEAR.
Please select your user or organisation type from the drop-down list for information on how to register and the applicable forms and Common Rules.
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Viewing applications
Members of the public can search and view a list of applications including the application status at anytime using the SPEAR Public Search function on the SPEAR website.
Download User Guide 13 - What can the public do in SPEAR? (DOCX 1.1MB).
Note: If you are a solicitor, conveyancer, bank, property developer/owner wishing to check the status of an existing SPEAR application, please do not register online. Use the SPEAR Public Search or, alternatively, contact the surveyor and ask to be invited as a guest.
01
Read Common Rules
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Complete the following forms and mail them to the address below. Two copies of the Access Agreement are required and should be signed by a person with the appropriate delegation in your organisation.
Mail original signed documents to the following address. Once your application has been received, a member of the SPEAR team will contact you to advise you of the next steps.
Manager, Electronic Subdivisions Unit
Land Use Victoria
Level 9, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
03
Acquire digital certificates
Licensed Surveyors require digital certificates to digitally sign plans and survey documents. For information on obtaining digital certificates, see How do I acquire a digital certificate?
04
SPEAR training
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. An on-site training session will be organised for your organisation, otherwise you can attend one of the free quarterly training sessions held at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
05
Manage users
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.
Download User Guide 23 - Local Administrator (DOCX 298KB).
If you require access to SPEAR and your Local Administrator is unavailable, please contact us.
Planning organisations are able to register with SPEAR to submit planning permits for subdivisions.
Development and other types of permits will need to be submitted to council outside of the SPEAR process.
01
Read Common Rules
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Complete the following forms and mail them to the address below. Two copies of the Access Agreement are required and should be signed by a person with the appropriate delegation in your organisation.
Mail original signed documents to the following address. Once your application has been received, a member of the SPEAR team will contact you to advise you of the next steps.
Manager, Electronic Subdivisions Unit
Land Use Victoria
Level 9, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
03
SPEAR training
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. An on-site training session will be organised for your organisation, otherwise you can attend one of the free quarterly training sessions held at 2 Lonsdale st, Melbourne.
04
Manage users
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.
Download User Guide 23 - Local Administrator (DOCX 298KB).
If you require access to SPEAR and your Local Administrator is unavailable, please contact us.
All Victorian councils are now using SPEAR.
01
SPEAR training
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. If you would like to arrange an on-site training session for your organisation, please contact us. Otherwise you can attend one of the free quarterly training sessions held at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
02
Manage users
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.
Download User Guide 23 - Local Administrator (DOCX 298KB).
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Complete the following forms and mail them to the address below. Two copies of the Access Agreement are required and should be signed by a person with the appropriate delegation in your organisation.
Mail original signed documents to the following address. Once your application has been received, a member of the SPEAR team will contact you to advise you of the next steps.
Manager, Electronic Subdivisions Unit
Land Use Victoria
Level 9, 2 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
03
SPEAR training
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. An on-site training session will be organised for your organisation, otherwise you can attend one of the free quarterly training sessions held at 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.
04
Manage users
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.
Download User Guide 23 - Local Administrator (DOCX 298KB).
