Pre-application advice for planning permits

It is important that you speak to a planning officer or a town planning consultant before you submit your planning permit application.

Planning advice is tailored to the specific land and the proposed use or development. At a minimum, the planner needs the property address for your inquiry and a general outline of your intended project.

To find planning information regarding your property (i.e zone, overlays etc) you can search for a planning property report on the Department of Transport and Planning website.

Book a pre-application meeting

You can book free of charge, a pre-application meeting with one of our Planning Officers.

Our planners will be able to let you know if you are on the right track. They can also highlight if there are any issues with your application/designs and help with areas you may be unsure about.

They can also confirm relevant policies that you will need to consider when preparing your application.

Book a pre-application planning meeting

Please note there is a two week wait for appointment times.

Submit a planning equiry

Our Planning team provides advice on planning enquiries to guide landowners on whether a planning permit is required for a particular development on their land.

A property address is required for all enquiries, as planning scheme information is site specific.

Submit a planning enquiry

Request formal written planning advice

Our Planning team can provide formal written advice for a particular use or development on a specific property.

The written planning advice will include a list of relevant planning controls and provisions affecting the land, general information, and an indication of whether a planning permit is required.

You may also submit supporting documentation such as site plans, elevations and a current copy of title if available.

Email us at planning@swanhill.vic.gov.au