Use the following checklist to ensure you submit everything that we need to begin assessing your planning application.
The City of Whittlesea has implemented a new Online Planning Portal where customers can register, apply, request, pay or view planning related services and track and manage these services 24 hours, seven days a week.
Access the new Online Planning portal
The Portal allows you to undertake all of the below services and gives you fall control and access to managing your applications from start to end. As the logged in user you will receive notifications when the status of your application changes, if further action on your application is required or if you need to request amendments to your applications.
You now have the ability to pay for your application via Credit Card and BPay.
If you would like any assistance with navigating the portal, please feel free to contact the Planning Department on 9217 2259.
We may need extra information depending on the details of your proposal and any site-specific considerations. See how to apply for a planning permit.
You must include the following in your application:
Note: planning application fees are exempt from the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and are not refundable.
Your planning permit application may qualify for the VicSmart assessment process if it complies with specific criteria. VicSmart is a streamlined and fast-tracked planning permit assessment process for straightforward applications.
To see if your application qualifies, visit the VicSmart website.
If you have tried to lodge your application online were experiencing difficulty please reach out to our Planning Team on 9217 2259 or submit an enquiry and one of our friendly team will get back to you and step you though the process.