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Before changes are made to how land is used, it needs to go through our planning process. This helps protect Nillumbik's liveability and the environment.
This information will help you through the permit process, or find out about and provide feedback on planning applications.
Learn about each step of the planning permit application process - find out about how to get pre-application advice, submitting your application, how your application is assessed and advertised, and find out about VCAT decisions
Find advice about a range of topics to assist with planning permit applications, plus view checklists to help you make sure you have submitted all required documentation with your application.
What you need to prepare your permit application.
How to look up an advertised application currently listed in our online register. Review the details of the proposal to decide if you want to submit a comment or objection.
Use our online register to look up any planning permit application submitted since 1 January 1999. No applicant names or documents included.
Object to or comment on a planning application that may affect you. Due dates, what to submit in writing.
Your planning application might include fees for advertising, submitting plans and more. Pay online - what you’ll need.
View a list of current statutory planning fees.