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Planning Permit Checklist - Business or Commercial

Please use this checklist when submitting a planning application for business or commercial development.

For all planning applications, you must provide:

1.An application form fully completed and signed.
2.A recent copy of Title for the land (the search should be dated not more than 60 days prior to the application), including a copy of the diagram or relevant plan of subdivision and a copy of any restriction or covenant that may affect the land . (A Certificate of Title may be obtained online Victorian Land Titles Office or by visiting the Land Information Centre located on the level 10, 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne)
3.The application fee
In addition to the above, the following must also be provided:
4.Digital copy of fully dimensioned plans at preferred scales of 1:100 or 1:200, including the following (as appropriate):
 •  The boundaries and dimensions of the site
 •  Adjoining roads
 •  The location, height and purpose of buildings and works on adjoining land
 •  Relevant ground levels
 •  The layout of existing and proposed buildings and works
 •  Driveways, car parking and loading areas
 •  External storage and waste treatment areas
 •  Elevation plans which show proposed colours and materials of all buildings and works
 •  Construction details of all drainage works, driveways, car parking and loading areas
 •  A landscape plan including plants and surfaces
5.A written response against relevant Decision Guidelines of the Commercial Zone demonstrating how the proposal satisfies the Decision Guidelines
6.A response to any relevant Particular Provisions e.g. 52.06 Car Parking


Disclaimer

Please note that this checklist is for standard information required for lodgement.  Additional information may be required by the assessing planning officer after lodgement. Other controls in the planning scheme may affect your proposal.  Please check the Greater Geelong Advertising Guidelines before submitting a planning application.

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Common Questions

If you require assistance with your planning permit application our checklists and Planning Guide may be useful to you.

If you require further assistance or clarification please contact our Statutory Planning Department on 03 5272 4456.

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