Planning step-by-step

Thorough research and preparation is the best way to create a successful planning permit application. The following video and steps will help you through the process. You can also read more detail on each step.

See a video about the planning application process on our Planning page

1. Do your research See more details	Planning zones and overlays for your property Maroondah Planning Scheme Do I need a Planning Permit? Environmentally Sustainable Design Get planning advice from Council Options include speaking to a planning officer, submitting a Planning Information Request, or applying for Planning pre-application advice.
2. Prepare and apply for a permit See more details	Apply for a Planning Permit VicSmart applications Planning fees
3. Council checks the application See more details	See what you needed to provide in your application Section 50 amendment to a current planning application
4. Application is advertised, if required See more details	See advertised plans See how to object to an application See planning advertising fees
5. Council assesses the application See more details	Planning Consultation Meetings See current planning applications and their status Section 57A amendment to a current planning application
6. Council decides the application See more details	List of planning decisions Planning enforcement - what happens when a breach of the Planning Scheme occurs
7. Review by VCAT if requested See more details	Request a VCAT review
8. Existing permits	Amend an approved Planning Permit Request an extension of time Planning History Request

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Planning step-by-step

1. Do your research

2. Prepare and apply for a permit

3. Council checks the application

4. Application is advertised, if required

5. Council assesses the application

6. Council decides the application

7. Review by VCAT if requested

8. Existing permits