Planning services

Information about 'planning' and the Council's planning services.

The planning permit process Planning is an essential part of the development process.	The planning scheme A planning scheme is made up of zoning maps and a set of ‘rules’ called planning controls.
Greenlight Greenlight allows residents,developers and town planners to lodge and track planning applications online.	Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) deals with planning disputes
Subdivisions Information regarding subdivisions.	Planning fact sheets Planning fact sheets have been created to answer some frequently asked questions
Planning forms Forms relating to planning permit applications	Useful planning links Key contact for more detailed information and queries regarding planning matters.
Neighbourhood character study The aim of this study is to ensure that development respects the future preferred character of the city.	Special Planning Committee Applications with a high number of objectors or that fail to meet the Council's policies are referred to SPC.