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Application number:
Date received:

Planning information request (do I need a planning permit) – fee $130

Who is requesting information?

Name:
Address for mail response:
Contact phone number:
Email address:
Address of property for information being sought, if different to above:

Description of proposed Use and / or Development. Write ‘see attached’ if applicable.

I request advice of whether planning approval is required and an outline of requirements for making an application for planning approval. I have enclosed / mailed the applicable fee. I accept that my request will not be actioned until the fee is received.

Signed: / Date:

Completing and lodging your request

Fee payment: cheques to be payable to Nillumbik Shire Council
This form can be completed either by printing and completing by hand, or by completing in word before printing and signing. If printing before entering details, enter carriage returns to allow enough space as required.
Nillumbik Shire Council, Civic Drive(PO Box 476), Greensborough VIC 3088
Email to:
Fax to: 9433 3777

Council’s response to your request will usually include (as applicable):

An outline of the requirements for making an application for planning approval.
Application forms and details of fees required to be paid as part of any application.
The response will not include Zoning or Planning Certificates which can only be obtained from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP).

Submission of the following information, whilst not mandatory, will greatly assist Council to provide you with a complete and comprehensive response:

A scaled and dimensioned Site Plan showing existing buildings, significant trees/native vegetation, noting which are proposed to be retained, demolished or removed.
One set of plans of the proposed development (if applicable)
A full and recent copy of the relevant certificates of title, including copies of any covenants and/or S173 agreements (see following paragraphs) that may be registered on the title.
Many sites in the Shire are subject to legal agreements created through the Planning and Environment Act 1987 or former Town and Country Planning Act 1961. Agreements can control for example, siting of buildings, retention of trees and other vegetation, erection of fences, and colour and external materials permitted in the construction of buildings.
In determining whether a relevant planning permit has been obtained the relevant building surveyor is advised to take all reasonable steps to establish whether a planning permit is required and determine the existence or otherwise of any Planning Scheme requirements, Section 173 Agreements or building envelope requirements on a plan of subdivision which may have an impact on the construction of the building or building work.

Information checklist

The applicant must not submit any personal information or copyright material of third parties without their informed consent. By submitting the material, you agree that the use of the material does not breach any third party’s right to privacy and copyright.

Completing this form

This form can be completed either by printing and completing by hand, or by completing in word before printing and signing. If printing before entering details, enter carriage returns to allow enough space.

Privacy statement

The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Council for the purpose of evaluating an applicationas set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. If you do not provide your name and address, Council will not be able to consider your application. This information will be used solely by Council for that primary or directly related purpose. The applicant may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information.

Planning Services: 9433 3343 - page 1 of 2

Planning info request - form updated 1 July 2016