Subdivision and SPEAR

SPEAR (Surveying and Planning through Electronic Applications and Referrals) supports the subdivision process in Victoria by allowing planning permit and subdivision (certification) applications to be compiled, lodged, managed, referred and tracked online from the initial planning application stage through to the creation of new titles.

It reduces reliance on paper and the effort involved in sending and tracking applications through the planning and subdivision processes.

SPEAR is available at no cost to all users involved in the planning and subdivision process, but in differing capacities:

  • Applicants (land surveyor) use SPEAR to lodge and manage their application and track its progress.
  • Responsible Authorities (Council) use SPEAR to receive, manage, refer and approve applications.
  • Referral Authorities use SPEAR to receive and respond to referrals.
  • Members of the public can use SPEAR to find out basic information about an application and lodge and view objections.
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