FAQ
Is a town planning permit always necessary?
No. Generally speaking, a town planning permit is required for a single dwelling on a lot less than 300 squared metres and the construction of more than 1 dwelling on a lot.
Is a town planning permit the same as a building permit?
No. The processes of these two permits involve the assessment of different aspects of the proposed project. A town planning permit must be issued first.
Do all properties have overlays?
No. Go to www.land.vic.gov.au to see if your property has.
What do you need to submit?
Neighbourhood & site description (site analysis), floor plans, elevations, design response (ResCode assessment), shadow diagrams, streetscape (sometimes), overlooking diagrams (sometimes), current certificate of title, application for planning permit (accessible from council website), materials and colour schemes.
How long does council take to assess my application?
Council will provide advice on them receiving your application within a week or two of your submission and will allocate a particular statutory planner to the application. Generally within 28 days following their advice you will receive some feedback on their preliminary assessment.
How is my proposal advertised?
Council will send letters on your behalf to the affected parties (i.e. your neighbours) and you will be required to erect a sign (provided by council) at front of the property being developed.
How do I find a designer?
We can certainly help you with this and the following links will provide you with some more information: www.architecture.com.au www.bdav.org.au
How do I know about zoning, overlay, state planning policy framework, municipal strategic statement etc?