If an application is advertised anyone who has concerns about it has the right to lodge an objection (under The Planning and Environment Act 1987).
Please note that some applications are exempt from public notice as specified in the Planning Scheme.
If the advertising is not exempt we are required to consider all objections before making we make a decision on an application.
If you believe you are affected by or have concerns about an application this is how to lodge an objection:
- Visit the current planning permit applications section of our website
- Select the relevant application by using the property link
- Select 'submit an objection'
- Complete the online objection form
- Tick the terms and conditions acceptance box
- Select the 'submit' button to send your objection to us.
You will also receive of a copy of your objection which will be emailed to you. If there is not enough space to include all the details of your objection you can upload a document up to 4MB.
There are other ways to lodge an objection:
- in person at Wurriki Nyal 137 - 149 Mercer Street Geelong or at any of our customer service centres
- by email to [email protected]
- by post to PO BOX 104 Geelong 3220 AUSTRALIA.
If you lodge via email or post please make sure to include your postal address to make it a valid objection.
Please note that objections are public documents that can be seen by the applicant councillors and members of the public.