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.
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.
Members of the public can register with SPEAR to object to an advertised SPEAR planning permit application.
Individual users who wish to lodge an objection should download and read the Common Rules and register online at: http://www.spear.land.vic.gov.au/spear/app/public/access-agreement
Download SPEAR Common Rules V7 (PDF 109KB)
Download SPEAR Common Rules V8 (Effective 22 October 2024) (PDF 284KB)
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.
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Download SPEAR Common Rules V7 (PDF 109KB)
Download SPEAR Common Rules V8 (Effective 22 October 2024) (PDF 284KB)
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.
Download SPEAR Surveyor Access Agreement (PDF 174KB)
Download SPEAR Organisation Registration Form - Applicant Contact (PDF 24KB)
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.
SPEAR - Electronic Subdivisions Unit Land Use Victoria GPO Box 2392 Melbourne VIC 3001
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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?
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. See Training Dates for upcoming sessions.
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.
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.
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Download SPEAR Common Rules V7 (PDF 109KB)
Download SPEAR Common Rules V8 (Effective 22 October 2024) (PDF 284KB)
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.
Download SPEAR Customer Access Agreement (PDF 244KB)
Download SPEAR Organisation Registration Form - Applicant Contact (PDF 24KB)
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.
SPEAR - Electronic Subdivisions Unit Land Use Victoria GPO Box 2392 Melbourne VIC 3001
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Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. See Training Dates for upcoming sessions.
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.
If you require access to SPEAR and your Local Administrator is unavailable, please contact us.
All Victorian councils are now using SPEAR.
Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. See Training Dates for upcoming sessions.
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.
If you require access to SPEAR and your Local Administrator is unavailable, please contact us.
For reference, council forms and Common Rules are available below.
Download and read the Common Rules. These should be read in conjunction with the Access Agreement (available under the 'Complete Forms' section below).
Download SPEAR Common Rules V7 (PDF 109KB)
Download SPEAR Common Rules V8 (Effective 22 October 2024) (PDF 284KB)
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.
Download SPEAR Referral Authority Access Agreement (PDF 261KB)
Download SPEAR Organisation Registration Form - Referral Authority (PDF 24KB)
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.
SPEAR - Electronic Subdivisions Unit Land Use Victoria GPO Box 2392 Melbourne VIC 3001
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Training is essential for all new SPEAR users. See Training Dates for upcoming sessions.
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.
If you require access to SPEAR and your Local Administrator is unavailable, please contact us.
Lodging parties are not required to read the SPEAR Common Rules as the SPEAR Electronic Lodgment Network (ELN) Participation Rules apply instead.
For information on becoming a SPEAR ELN subscriber, see How do I get started?