Find out what information you will need to provide with your application and what policies and guidelines we will use to assess it. You will need to provide different information for different types of permit applications. This might include site plans elevation drawings or a written report.

To help you we have prepared some Planning checklists for each type of Planning Permit Application.

You can request a pre-application meeting with one of our planners to discuss your application. This will help you to identify whether your application is consistent with the planning scheme and what information you will need to provide when you lodge your application.

You may also find it helpful to get professional advice.

If you do need a permit you will need to fill out the application provide all the required information and pay the fee.

• Apply for a planning permit
• Planning permit fees

State the cost of development

Your planning application fee will depend on the cost of your project. You must provide an accurate estimate of the costs and we will verify these as part of the application process.

The scale of fees is set down by government regulation. You will need to pay the fee when you lodge the application so that we can consider and assess it. Please note that it is a fee for processing your application not an approval fee – you will not get a refund if your application is refused.

• Planning permit fees 

Include the owner’s consent

If you are applying for a permit but you are not the owner of the land you must provide the owner’s details on the application.

You will need to use this section if you are acting as an agent for the owner (for example: as project manger). You must tell the owner that you have made the application.

When you complete your application clearly describe what you want a permit for.

• Planning checklists 

Attach title information

You will need to provide a current Certificate of Title or register search statement and Title Plan no more than 60 days old. You must also provide a copy of any registered Restrictive covenant and any Section 173 Agreement.

You will need to make sure your proposal does not contravene a Restrictive Covenant or Section 173 Agreement.

Before you submit your application make sure you have obtained and included all the information required for the permit.

• Planning checklists
• Planning permits – frequently asked questions
• Planning permits – what happens next?