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In This Section
Planning Permit Application Form (includes VicSmart)(PDF, 476KB)
Secondary Consent (Minor Amendment) Application(PDF, 133KB)
Amend a Planning Permit(PDF, 393KB)
Extension of Time Application(PDF, 983KB)
Planning - Search & Copy Application - Permits & Plans(PDF, 225KB)
Change of Proposal Form(PDF, 11KB)
Section 173 Agreement - Amend or End Application(PDF, 69KB)
Certificate of Compliance Application(PDF, 159KB)
Written Consent Application(PDF, 417KB)
Objection to Planning Application(PDF, 89KB)
Withdrawal of Objection to a Planning Permit Application (PDF, 100KB)
Amend or Extend a Building Permit(PDF, 198KB)
Building - Search & Copy Application - Permits & Plans(PDF, 164KB)
Cost of Works Breakdown for Owner-Builders(PDF, 63KB)
Example of Building Plans(PDF, 48KB)
Bushfire Attack Level BAL Assessment Template(PDF, 308KB)
Please see our Report & Consent page for an overview and to access the application forms.
Planning Fee Schedule 2025/26(PDF, 219KB)
Building Fee Schedule2025/26(PDF, 177KB)
Credit Card Payment Form
Application to Register a Swimming Pool or Spa(PDF, 268KB)
Demolition Consent (Sec29a) Application(PDF, 67KB)
Property Information Request (Building)(PDF, 529KB)
General Permit Application Checklist(PDF, 356KB)
Extension of Time Checklist(PDF, 346KB)
Residential Subdivision Application Checklist(PDF, 893KB)
Farming Zone Subdivision Application Checklist(PDF, 214KB)
Can't find the checklist you need? Try our Apply for a Planning Permit page
Archicentre
Asbestos Victoria
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors
Barwon Water
Consumer Affairs Victoria - Housing and Accommodation
Consumer Affairs Victoria - Owner Builders
DEECA - Planning
Dispute Settlement Centre
EPA Victoria
Land Channel
Landata
Maps & Spatial Data
Master Builders Association of Victoria
SPEAR
Sustainability Victoria
Master Pool Builders Association Australia
Victorian Building Authority
Worksafe Victoria
Your Home: Australia's Guide to Environmentally Sustainable Home