Covenants

There may be restrictions that affect how you use or develop your property. You need a planning permit to change or delete a covenant.


There may be restrictions that affect how you use or develop your property. We cannot issue a planning permit if your proposed use or development allows the covenant to be breached.

You must get a recent copy of the certificate of title from the Land Titles Office to determine if a covenant affects your property.

You need a planning permit to change or remove a covenant.

Before applying for a planning permit, please ensure you've provided all the information our restrictive covenant information sheet(PDF, 335KB).

How to lodge your application

There are three ways to lodge a planning permit application.

Step 1.Online

Lodge your application through through our eServices portal.

Step 2.In person

Visit our Planning Department counter at Level 1, 274 Gower Street, Preston between 8:45am and 4:45pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays).

Step 3.By mail

Mail your application and the relevant application fee to:

Statutory Planning Unit
Darebin City Council
PO Box 91
PRESTON VIC 3072