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Planning

Apply for an event permit

If you propose staging an event on City owned or managed open public space, you need to apply to the City of Greater Geelong for permission.

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.

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.
 

Your event application form

This section will help you answer the questions asked in the Event Application Form and understand your obligations as an event organiser.

Why plan for an emergency at your event?

All events - no matter what their size or scale need to plan for emergencies. If you don't, you are risking people being injured... or worse!

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. 

Urban Geelong long-term boundary review

Details and updates on the Urban Geelong long-term Boundary Review project.