Fact sheets and checklists

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

From 1 July 2025, a planning permit is no longer required for the sale and consumption of liquor. For further information in obtaining a liquor license please visit the Victorian Liquor Commission website. 

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

Light Industrial Business Guidelines(PDF, 3MB)

Industrial Land Management Strategy and Design Guidelines

How to Apply for a Planning Permit Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

Applying for a permit to use land Fact Sheet(PDF, 571KB)

Buildings and Works Fact Sheet(PDF, 565KB)

Requesting a car parking reduction Fact Sheet(PDF, 632KB)

Outdoor Advertising Signs Fact Sheet(PDF, 666KB)

Acoustic & Noise Impacts Fact Sheet(PDF, 416KB)

Complying with Planning Permit Conditions Fact Sheet(PDF, 223KB)

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)