What is a planning property enquiry request?

Get advice in writing about whether or not your proposed building, works or land use needs approval from us. We will provide advice to confirm if:

• you do not need a permit
• you need to apply for a planning permit
• you need an amendment to an existing permit
• you need consent under the conditions of a permit or a registered section 173 agreement.

How may this advice be useful?

The advice will confirm the planning requirements. If we do not require a planning permit or consent, you can provide this letter to your Building Surveyor accompanying an application for a building permit.

How much does it cost?

There is a flat fee for a planning property enquiry request.

Find out how much it costs

How to prepare for your request:

Before submitting your request, gather the following documents:

1. An electronic copy of plans and/or details of your proposal;
2. A recently searched current copy of title. Obtain a copy of property title through Landata – Victoria Land and Registry Service.
3. A copy of any registered restriction/covenant or section 173 agreements on title.

Any additional information details of your proposal or request for advice can also be included.

How to lodge your request

Apply through our online portal to lodge your request. Select one of the following:

Pay now by credit or debit card

When lodging your request, choose "Request and pay now' to pay by credit card.

Request and pay now

Pay later by invoice (Credit or debit card, BPAY or Post BillPay)

If you need more time to pay, select 'Request and pay later' below when lodging your request.
We’ll send advice after we receive payment.

Request and pay later

What happens next?

Once we receive your request, you can expect a response within seven to 10 business days. This may include a request for further information if we need any additional details about your proposal.

Related links

Request pre-application advice

Apply for a planning permit

The planning permit process

What is pre-application advice?

Pre-application advice gives planning officers the opportunity to provide feedback to your draft proposals, concepts or plans, before you submit a formal planning permit application.

We provide the option for either a face-to-face meeting or a response in writing.

This service is optional and not a requirement for getting a planning permit.

How may this advice help your planning application?

This advice can provide guidance and direction on a planning proposal or concept and can identify any potential issues at an early stage. This may save you time, money and effort during the planning application process.

How much does it cost?

A flat fee is charged for each request for pre-application advice.

Find out how much it cost

How to prepare for your request:

Before starting your request, gather the following documents:

1. Concept or draft plans and/or details of your proposal;
2. A current copy of the title of the property (recently searched). Get your property title through Landata – Victoria Land and Registry Service.
3. Any registered restrictions and agreements (covenants or agreements listed on the title)

Any additional information details of your concept, proposal or request for advice can also be included.

How to lodge your request

Apply through our online portal to start your request:

Pay now (credit or debit card)

When lodging your request, select 'Request and pay now' to pay by credit card.

Request and pay now
 

Pay later by invoice (Credit or debit card, BPAY or Post BillPay)

If you need more time to pay, select 'Request and pay later' when lodging your request.

We will send your pre-application advice after we receive payment.

Request and pay later

What happens next?

Once we receive your request, we will either contact you to organise a meeting or provide written advice. Depending on the complexity of your request, our response may take between two to four weeks.

Related links

The planning permit process

Apply for a planning permit

Request a planning property enquiry

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What is a section 57a amendment?

A section 57a amendment is a request to make changes to an application after giving notice of the application, but before the making of a decision on the application.

When can you make a section 57a amendment application?

You can make an amendment application if:

• there is a planning permit application in progress
• the permit application has been through public notification
• we have not made a decision on the application yet
• you have paid the application fee.

Section 57a amendments are common in situations where:

• you have changed your mind about part of an application and want to make changes before the planning officer makes a final decision
• your changes are in response to objector concerns.

For applications that don’t require advertising, use a section 50 amendment instead.

Applying to amend your application or plans during the application process

During the application process, you can apply to amend either your application, plans or both. Amendments can include the following:

• A change or addition to the land use that the application is seeking.
• A change to the property address to which the application applies.
• A change to the plans, other documents or both.

How to apply

Download and complete the section 57a amendment form:

and submit via the planning applications portal.

What happens next?

The planning officer will assess the amended application and may request further information.

After a section 57a amendment, a further public notification period may be necessary.

What is a Secondary Consent and Section 72 amendment?

After receiving a permit and having your plans endorsed, you may decide to make changes to the endorsed plans.

You can make a secondary consent amendment if the changes are minor.

If the changes are more significant, you may require a Section 72 amendment.

A Section 72 application follows a similar to a new permit application - this means it may include public notification and the opportunity for people to submit objections.

Secondary Consent amendments

When should you use a secondary consent amendment? 

You can use a secondary consent amendment: 

• after the issuing of a permit 

• if the permit contains the condition, “The development as shown on the approved plans must not be altered without the written consent of the Responsible Authority.” 

• if we’ve endorsed the plans under the permit 

• if the permit hasn’t expired 

• if the proposed changes are minor and meet the relevant secondary consent ‘tests’. 

What are the secondary consent ‘tests’? 

A secondary consent amendment is only for minor changes to plans after approvals. It does not require public notification. 

You will need to meet the following ‘tests’ to qualify for a secondary consent amendment: 

• It doesn’t result in the transformation of the proposal. 

• It doesn’t introduce something where we require additional approval or assessment under the planning scheme. 

• It’s of no consequence having regard to the purpose of the assessment of planning controls after the granting of the original planning permit. 

• It’s not contrary to the wording, conditions or both on the planning permit. 

You will need a section 72 amendment if you don’t meet the ‘tests’. 

Contact us if you’re having trouble understanding if your changes meet the tests. 

Examples of changes we will consider under secondary consent

Some of the following common changes we’ll consider under secondary consent includes the following: 

• Internal floor plan reconfigurations that don’t impact the exterior appearance or windows of the building. 

• Amendments to landscaping that don’t impact any permit conditions. 

• Adding a small verandah or pergola. 

• Adding a low-scale fence, depending on the planning controls. 

• Changes to the colours or materials on external walls, features or both, to a building.

How much does it cost?

You will need to pay a fee for a secondary consent amendment. 

Find out how much it costs

How to apply

• Search for your Permit on the Planning Applications Portal.

• Select Secondary Consent amendment from the list of available actions for Planning Permit applicant 

Online lodgement of Secondary Consent Amendments may not be available for Permits issued before July 2017. If this option is not available, contact us or email PlanningApplications@manningham.vic.gov.au to obtain a manual application form. 

Go to Planning Applications Portal to search for your Permit.

How to pay

When a secondary consent amendment request is lodged: 

• A Planning Officer will undertake a preliminary assessment to determine whether your changes are eligible to be considered through the secondary consent amendment process.  

• Once a request is determined to be eligible, an invoice for payment by credit card, BPay or Post BillPay will be emailed to the applicant. 

• Otherwise, you may receive advice requiring you to relodge your request as a Section 72 Amendment. 

This preliminary assessment process may take one to two weeks. 

Section 72 Amendments

What changes can you include in a section 72 amendment? 

Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 provides the legislative framework for the amendment. 

A section 72 amendment to a permit can include: 

• a change or addition to the land use that the permit approved 
• a change to the property address to which the permit applies 
• a change to the plans, other documents or both, endorsed under the permit 
• a change to the wording of the permit such as the proposal description or conditions. 

The following changes must be a Section 72 and cannot be considered under Secondary Consent:

• changes to the permit conditions 
• changes to the permit description 
• changes to windows that’s visible to neighbours 
• noticeable building setback or height changes 
• any changes impacting off-site amenity to adjoining properties. 

What you will need for a Section 72 amendment 

If you are applying for a section 72 amendment application, you will need: 

• a recently searched full copy of Certificate of Title from Landata 
• a cover letter detailing your proposed changes 
• a summary in writing of the reasons why you’re requesting the amendments 
• an electronic copy of your revised plans 
• pay the application fee. 

How to lodge

Choose from the options below to start your application:

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