You’ll need a planning permit to develop land for commercial or industrial use. There are many factors to consider in the use or development of commercial or industrial land. Use this guide to ensure your permit application addresses each of the criteria we need to consider.

Documents should be submitted as digital files via the Customer Portal. We no longer accept hard copies by mail or in person. To submit an application for a permit to display advertising signs, you’ll need to include:

A covering letter 

Outline your proposal with as much detail as possible about the intended use or development. You need to include a covering letter that includes all the details about your intended operation and how you plan to use or develop the land.

An up-to-date copy of title (less than six months old)

It’s a requirement under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Section 47 (1)(d)) that you provide an up-to-date copy of title with any planning permit application. If the application is for a permit to remove or vary the title in any way, or if the permit would breach any covenant, you’ll need to include all of this information in your application.

Site plan

You’ll need to submit:

• Fully dimensioned plans, at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200
• Documents should be submitted as digital files via the Customer Portal. We no longer accept hard copies by mail or in person.

The site or floor plan needs to include:

• The north point
• The boundaries and dimensions of the site
• Location of car parking
• Identify the area to be licensed, including the number of seats and arrangement of seating
• the area to be licensed needs to be outlined in red ink. 

Supporting information

For us to be able to quickly inspect the site:

• Provide a photograph of the site from the street
• Mark the site clearly with a sign showing the street number
• Peg out the location of the development and tape any vegetation to be removed
• If the height of the development may be an issue, erect height poles to indicate the height of the proposed development
• Advise whether access to the site needs to be prearranged (for example, if there are locked gates at the site)

Note that this is a guide and more information may be required when you lodge your application.

If you’re unsure about whether you need a planning permit, we can help. Call 03 5760 2600 to book an appointment to explore your permit requirements.

Please note that the materials you submit with your application, including plans, will be made available for public view. Copies may be made to interested parties for consideration and review as part of the planning process under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

It is important that you discuss your proposal with us before you submit your application to avoid potential delays or disappointments during the planning process.