Do I need a planning permit?

The most common reasons a planning permit is required are: 

•Starting a business
•Constructing, altering, or extending a building
•Displaying a sign
•Applying for a liquor licence
•Subdivision of land
•Clearing native vegetation from land
•Changing the use of a property
•Whole Farm Planning

Even minor matters may need a planning permit: it is important that the onus is on you to find out whether a permit is required.

Most developments and land uses require a planning permit:

•Commercial
•Starting a new business or expanding an existing business? You probably need a permit 
•Residential
•Are you building or extending a house? You may need a permit
•Subdivision
•Do you want to create new titles? You will need a permit.
•Others
•Want to remove native vegetation, get a liquor licence or display an advert? You may need a permit

 
Check with our Planning Department before proceeding with a change of use or a development on your land. We can also offer advice about local or state government policy guidelines that must be considered for particular developments and assistance that may be available.

Please contact our Planning Department to discuss or send your query via email to info@moira.vic.gov.au