Apply for a planning permit

Step 1.Prepare your application

All applications must include:

• A copy of title (not more than 100 days old) including the register search statement, title plan and any encumbrances.

• A copy of all plans including site plan, elevations and floor plan. Plans must show existing and new buildings, floor levels, site levels, earthworks and tree removal. Applications that include the use of land must include a description of the business (eg opening hours, number of staff). Plans must be at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200

• Relevant reports (e.g. arborist report, bushfire management statement, geotechnical assessment or stormwater treatment plan).

• Applying to vary or remove a restrictive covenant? Please visit “How to apply for a permit to remove or vary a restrictive covenant” for information on what documents are to be provided with your application.

Step 2.Review application guide

Watch our step by step video guide or view our written instructions to help you through the application process.

Step 3.Complete the online application

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Step 4.Application received

Your application will be reviewed within three business days to make sure it contains all the information required. If it doesn't, we will send you an email advising what must be included with your application.

Step 5.Pay the application fee 

You will receive an email with the application fee and how to pay.

Step 6.Application lodged

Once your application fee is paid, the application will be allocated to a planner.