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Navigate the planning process efficiently with our comprehensive resources. Whether you’re applying for a planning permit, exploring fees or seeking environmentally sustainable development guidelines, you can find the relevant information and tools you need to manage your planning applications smoothly.
Easily access and manage your planning applications with our online portal designed to streamline the planning process.
Learn how to apply for a planning permit, including fast-tracking options and the necessary documents for submission.
Understand the step-by-step process of applying for a planning permit and what to expect after submission.
Find out which permits and fees apply to your project, ensuring you budget accurately for your planning application.
Access all your planning needs in one place. Apply for permits, get pre-planning advice, submit plans and more.
Discover which types of works may require a planning permit and ensure your project complies with local regulations.
Learn about the planning process, its importance and where to find key information to support your application.
Understand how planning permits are advertised and learn how to submit letters of support, objections, or petitions.
Explore how to design developments that align with our environmental sustainability policies and guidelines.
Check if your planning application is eligible for one of our fast track processes to expedite approval.
Find out about the heritage overlay and whether you'll need a permit to alter or renovate your heritage property.
Learn about Site Environmental Management Plans (SEMP) and download the SEMP Guidelines and Standards Manual.
Get information on naming new streets when subdividing property, including our street naming guidelines.
Stay updated on recent and proposed amendments to the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, affecting land use and building construction.
Access essential landscape guidelines, standard drawings, and engineering details to ensure your project aligns with local standards.