Preparing information about your property Find out about planning zones, such as residential, industrial or business zones, as well as features like flood risks or heritage.
VicSmart fast-track process VicSmart aims to fast-track the planning permit application process so you can get a quick decision. Learn about VicSmart applications in Darebin.
Planning FAQs Do you have a question about planning in Darebin? Get answers to common planning questions.
Do you need a planning permit? It's your responsibility to find out if you need a planning permit, and it will depend on how you want to use or develop your land.
Planning fees There are several factors that decide how much you need to pay for your planning permit. Learn about planning permit fees in Darebin.
Overview of the planning process Do you want to apply for a planning permit? Learn about the process, from preparing and lodging your application, to how we make our decisions.
Planning definitions and terms Here are some common terms that you're likely to come across during the Darebin planning process.
Planning scheme and strategic planning The Darebin Planning Scheme outlines how we can use and develop land, and our strategic planning aims to make Darebin more liveable and attractive.
Types of planning permits Planning permit applications vary for different types of buildings and developments. Learn more about key types of applications.
Priority development We have a Priority Development Program for planning applications that deliver community benefit, employment and critical infrastructure.
Residential and non-residential developments The size of your development determines whether you need an Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) report with your planning application.
Sustainable design Environmentally sustainable development considers environmental and social impacts from the design stage through to construction and operation.
Preparing your plans Preparation is essential when you're applying for a planning permit. We have some great advice on how to prepare your planning permit in Darebin.
Good design guides and design excellence It's essential that our buildings and environment are sustainable and liveable. Learn about the elements of our Design Excellence strategy.
Planning FAQs Do you have a question about planning in Darebin? Get answers to common planning questions.
Planning fees There are several factors that decide how much you need to pay for your planning permit. Learn about planning permit fees in Darebin.
What is a pre-application meeting? If you need advice before lodging a planning permit application, you can book a pre-application meeting with our planning staff.
Checking your application progress You can track the status of your planning permit applications online via the Planning Register.
Submitting plans/documents for endorsement Your approved Darebin planning permit may require you to submit plans or reports for endorsement before starting the development or use.
Amend an undecided planning application Find out how to change an undecided planning application in Darebin.
Extension of time If you need longer to start or finish your development, you can apply for an extension of time. Learn how Darebin may respond to your application.
Existing permits Have you submitted a permit application but need to make a change or ask for more time? Find out about your options for existing permits.
Satisfaction matters application If you need our consent in relation to a Darebin Planning Scheme requirement, you'll need to complete an Application for satisfaction matters form.
Change an approved permit and plans Do you want to change the approved conditions in your planning permit? If so, you must submit an amendment to a planning permit. Learn more.
Secondary consent for minor alterations If you want to make minor changes to approved plans, you must apply for secondary consent. Learn what's appropriate for secondary consent in Darebin.
Submit RFI or ask for more time If we need to know more about your planning permit application, we'll send you a request for further information (RFI). Find out what this means.
Objections Find out about planning permit objections in Darebin, from viewing other objections to lodging your own objection.
Advertising your application We may advertise planning permit applications so affected people can comment before our final decision. Find out about our advertising process.
Advertised applications and planning register Get help with advertised applications and our planning register, or support or object to an application.
Our decision There are three types of decisions we can make for planning permit applications. Learn more.
Appeal a decision Applicants and objectors have the right to appeal planning decisions. Learn more about the appeal process.
Report a concern or suspected planning breach Do you think someone is acting without a permit, or perhaps not complying with an approved permit? You have the right to report breaches to us.
Planning inspections and investigations Our planning officers can conduct inspections to assess planning permits. We may also visit sites to investigate suspected planning breaches.
Pay or appeal a planning infringement Have you received a planning infringement notice from Darebin? You have the choice of either paying the fine or appealing our decision.
The enforcement process If we find a planning breach and think you're unlikely to voluntarily fix things in a satisfactory time, we'll start our enforcement process.
Planning forms and links Get where you need to go quickly with our forms and links to planning applications and more.