Planning Permits for Business Overview

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Planning Permits for Business Overview

Learn about planning permits for commercial and industrial land use in Benalla. Find resources, application requirements, and guidance for successful business development.

If you’re unsure about whether you need a planning permit, we can help. 

Contact Council’s Business Concierge Team for support by calling 03 5760 2600. We’re here to ensure you have the resources needed for success.

You’ll need a planning permit to develop land for commercial or industrial use. Documents should be submitted as digital files via the Customer Portal. We no longer accept hard copies by mail or in person.

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. Click the links below to find out more about each of the criteria.

A summary of what you’ll need to provide:

  • A covering letter and an up-to-date copy of title 
  • Site analysis and design response 
  • Full site and landscape plans
  • A development summary and a report detailing required information
  • Land use report
  • Materials and colours schedule
  • Arborists report
  • Advertising signs site plan 
  • Supporting information

Note that this is a guide and more information may be required when you lodge your application. For detailed information about the documents you will need to submit check out our Planning Submissions Guide.

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More information about specific planning permits and application requirements can be found at the links below

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