Planning permit applications that Council considers may cause an adverse effect to others are listed below.
If you have any questions about an application, you can Contact a Planner.
Applications on notice can also be viewed at Council’s office during business hours.
Please note that this information is provided for the purpose of the planning process as set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The information must not be used for any other purpose. By accessing the information on this website you acknowledge and agree that you will only use the document for the purpose specified above and that any dissemination or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited.
Have your say: Objections, Submissions & VCAT Appeals
If Council considers a planning proposal may cause adverse effect to others then it will notify surrounding landowners and occupiers of the permit application by letter. A notice may also be required to be displayed on site and a notice may also appear in the local newspaper/s circulating in the area.
If you are notified of an application and/or you hold an interest in the application you may wish to view the proposed plans at Council’s office or view them under View Current Planning Applications on Notice. If you have serious reservations about a proposal you may wish to Contact a Planner to discuss your concerns.
While Council will attempt to find a mutually agreed outcome between objectors and applicants through the application process the final decision may not be agreeable to either the objector or the applicant. In such instances both parties have the right to apply for a review of the decision through the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT); a State Government body responsible for hearing disputes relating to Council’s decisions under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Some examples of different types of appeals include an objector appealing Council’s decision to approve a permit, an applicant appealing a refusal of a permit, and an applicant appealing against conditions contained within a permit.
Further information about VCAT and applying for a review can be found by following the resource links under Related Information below.
You can use the following form to lodge an objection to a planning permit application.
Victorian Civic and Administrative Tribunal
Planning: A Short Guide(PDF, 293KB)