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In This Section
Find checklists and fact sheets to help you prepare and submit a planning application.
Pre-Application Meetings and Preliminary Advice
The Planning Process - An Overview
How to apply for a planning permit
How to obtain a planning certificate
Accessing a current certificate of title
Finding the zoning and overlay controls for your property on VicPlan
Multi-Dwelling Development - Checklist(PDF, 586KB)
Subdivision and Multi-Dwelling Development Fact Sheet(PDF, 692KB)
Guide to applications for residential development (planning.vic.gov.au)
PPN27: Understanding the residential development provisions (planning.vic.gov.au)
Meter boxes Fact Sheet(PDF, 256KB)
Small Second Homes – Applicant Guide
Small second homes (planning.vic.gov.au)
Buildings and Works in a Heritage Overlay Fact Sheet(PDF, 689KB)
Solar Panels in Heritage Areas Fact Sheet(PDF, 600KB)
Heritage Guidelines - Hobsons Bay
Heritage Study - Hobsons Bay
Business Guidelines
Fitness Business (ie. Gym & Personal Training) Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Hospitality Business Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Light Industrial Business Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Music Venue Business Guidelines(PDF, 4MB)
Personal Services Business (ie. Hairdresser, Beauty Salon, Tattooists) Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)
Recreation and Entertainment Business (e. Rock Climbing, Escape Rooms) Guidelines(PDF, 2MB)
Liquor Licenses
Sale and Consumption of Liquor Fact Sheet(PDF, 599KB)
How to apply for a Liquor License Fact Sheet(PDF, 734KB)
Types of Liquor Licenses Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
Liquor Licensee Responsibilities Fact Sheet(PDF, 720KB)
Signage
Outdoor Advertising Signage Fact Sheet(PDF, 666KB)
Car Parking
Car Parking Requirements Fact Sheet(PDF, 292KB)
Requesting a car parking reduction Fact Sheet(PDF, 632KB)
Home Businesses
Running a Business from Home Fact Sheet(PDF, 605KB)
Building & Public Health Requirements
Building Approval Process Fact Sheet(PDF, 300KB)
Building Classification Fact Sheet(PDF, 409KB)
Food Safety Fact Sheet(PDF, 499KB)
Acoustics & Noise Impacts
Acoustics & Noise Impacts Fact Sheet(PDF, 416KB)
Acoustics & Unreasonable Noise Fact Sheet(PDF, 567KB)
Acoustics for Gyms Fact Sheet(PDF, 555KB)
Acoustics for hospitality & live music venues Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
Acoustics for small industries Fact Sheet(PDF, 503KB)
Other Business-related Fact Sheets
How to Apply for a Planning Permit Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)
Change of Use Fact Sheet(PDF, 261KB)
Buildings and Works Fact Sheet(PDF, 565KB)
External Referrals Fact Sheet(PDF, 217KB)
Ancillary Uses Fact Sheet(PDF, 413KB)
Right of Appeal Fact Sheet(PDF, 171KB)
Complying with Planning Permit Conditions Fact Sheet(PDF, 223KB)
Supporting or Objecting to a Planning Permit Application - Fact Sheet(PDF, 346KB)
Supporting or Objecting to a Planning Permit - Fact Sheet (Translated Fact Sheets)
Guide to making a submission (planning.vic.gov.au)
VicSmart Application Fact Sheets and Checklists
Industrial Land Management Strategy and Design Guidelines
Applying for a permit to use land Fact Sheet(PDF, 571KB)
Outdoor Advertising Signs Fact Sheet(PDF, 666KB)
Acoustic & Noise Impacts Fact Sheet(PDF, 416KB)
Environmentally Sustainable Design in Hobsons Bay
Burns Road Industrial Estate Fact Sheet
Major hazard facilities (planning.vic.gov.au)
Land use planning near a major hazard facility | WorkSafe Victoria
Double Storey Garages in Williamstown Junction - Guidelines(PDF, 52KB)
Satellite Dishes Fact Sheet(PDF, 592KB)