City Development

Withdraw a planning permit objection

You can withdraw your objection to a planning permit.

Locate where you can build on your property

Before you design your home or any other proposed buildings on your property it is important to identify where you will be allowed to locate your buildings.

Appeal against a planning permit decision

If you do not agree with our planning permit decision, you can lodge an appeal with VCAT to have it reviewed.

Protection of the Public Council Consent

Public protection measures over the street alignment in relation to Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations.

Apply for a planning permit extension of time

How to apply for an extension of time for a planning permit.

Object to an advertised planning permit

After inspecting an advertised planning permit application, you may decide to lodge an objection.

Apply for a planning permit in relation to a liquor licence

Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) issue all liquor licences.

When a building permit is required

Building Permits are required for almost all new buildings, alterations, demolition and change of use. A permit must be obtained before the works commence.

Waiver of car park provision

Requirements for car parking are stipulated in Clause 52.06 of the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

Victorian Code for Cattle Feedlots August 1995

The Victorian Code for Cattle Feedlots - August 1995 is an incorporated document under the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

VicSmart planning permit process

The VicSmart system will streamline the planning process for the more straightforward planning permit applications.

Use of land

The Planning Scheme controls the type of activities and development you can do on your land.