Planning Permits

Applying for or Amending a Planning Permit

The Wellington Planning Scheme sets out controls which determine whether a Planning Permit is required for particular uses and/or buildings and works on any given property.

Bushfire Management Overlay

The Bushfire Management Overlay triggers the need for a Planning Permit for certain developments and requires new developments to include appropriate bushfire protection measures.

Energy Efficiency and Sustainability for Housing

Wellington Shire Council is committed to recognising and advocating for best practice residential development which considers energy efficient and sustainable housing design.

Land Subject to Flooding

Wellington Shire Council identifies land affected by flooding, and plans for and manages the potential coastal impacts of climate change.

Native Vegetation Removal

Native vegetation is defined in planning schemes as plants that are indigenous to Victoria, including trees, shrubs, herbs and grasses.

Planning Applications on Notice

Under Section 52 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, planning applications are advertised where a proposal may cause material detriment.

Planning Enforcement

All use and development of land in Wellington Shire must comply with the Wellington Planning Scheme.

Current Planning Fees for Wellington Shire Council.

Planning Permit Submissions

Anyone who believes they may be detrimentally affected by a planning permit application is entitled to lodge a submission to the proposal.

Planning Scheme Background Documents

Explore background documents to the Wellington Planning Scheme.

Planning Scheme Incorporated Documents

Explore documents that have been incorporated into the Wellington Planning Scheme.

Property Zoning and Overlays

Property Zones and Overlays determine how land can be used or developed.

Section 173 Agreements

Some Planning Permits may include a condition that requires an agreement between Council and the owner under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act, 1987

VicSmart - Permits in 10 Days

VicSmart is a streamlined assessment process for straightforward Planning Permit applications.

Wellington Planning Scheme

A Planning Scheme is a statutory document which outlines objectives, policies and controls for the use, development and protection of land for each municipality across Victoria.

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