Find forms and application guides to help you prepare your planning application and include all required documents.
For complex applications, you may wish to engage a planning consultant to assist you to prepare and lodge your application.
Need help?
- Contact Council’s Planning team.
- Book a Pre-application Meeting to get written feedback on your proposal before you apply.
- Starting, expanding or buying a business? Use our Business Permit Support Service to understand what permits and approvals you need.
Planning Application Guides
Planning Application Requirements
Planning Application Requirements - General (for the use and development of land) - 236KB
Planning Application Requirements - Industrial/Commercial Developments - 205KB
Planning Application Requirements - Reduction of Car Parking - 220KB
Planning Application Requirements - Signage - 258KB
Planning Application Requirements - Subdivision of Land - 272KB
VicSmart Planning Application Checklists are available on the Department of Transport and Planning website
Sustainable Design Requirements for Planning Applications
Visit the Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process (SDAPP) page to find out how to ensure your planning permit application meets Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) requirements.
Signs Information Guide
Tips and examples of signage requirements. Consider these guidelines before you order or install any sign, or submit a planning permit application to display a sign.
Landscape Plan Guidelines
How to create a compliant landscape plan for a private development (residential, commercial, and industrial), including preferred and prohibited species.
Greater Dandenong Landscape Plan Guidelines May 2023 - 4.9MB
Canopy Tree and Native Vegetation Removal
Visit the Canopy Tree and Native Vegetation Removal page for rules and application guidelines.
Planning Forms
Apply online: You don't need to submit an application form if you apply through the Online Planning Portal.
Book a Planning Pre-Application Meeting
Book a meeting to discuss a planning proposal (fees apply).
Planning Pre-Application Discussion Service Request Form - 220KB
Apply for a Planning Permit
For permission to use or develop land (fees apply).
Apply to Amend a Current Planning Permit Application (before decision)
Change details before Council decides the application (fees may apply).
Request to Amend a Current Application for Planning Permit - 215KB
Make a Submission or Objection
Support or object to a planning application.
Submission / Objection to the Grant of a Planning Permit - 213KB
Withdraw a Submission or Objection
Cancel your submission or objection.
Withdraw a Submission / Objection to the Grant of a Planning Permit - 215KB
Submit Plans to Comply with Planning Permit Conditions
Submit plans that meet permit conditions.
Submission of Plans to Comply with Planning Permit Conditions – 212KB
Apply to Extend a Planning Permit
Extend the time to start or finish development or use (fees apply).
Application for Extension of time to a Planning Permit - 212KB
Apply for Consent to Amend Plans (Secondary Consent)
Apply for minor changes to approved plans (fees apply).
Application for Consent to Amend Plans – Secondary Consent – 211KB
Apply to Amend a Planning Permit
Change what your permit allows (fees apply).
Request Written Planning Advice or General Planning Enquiry
Get a written response or advice on a planning matter, or a copy of a planning document (fees apply).
Request for Written Planning Advice/General Planning Enquiry Form - 212KB
Request a Copy of a Planning Permit and/or Endorsed Plans
Get a copy of a planning permit and/or endorsed plans (fees apply).
Request for Copy of a Planning Permit and/or Endorsed Plans Form - 213KB
Apply for a Certificate of Compliance
Get a certificate that confirms your land use or development meets the planning rules, or that your proposed project would comply (fees apply).
Nominate a Significant Tree
Tell Council about a tree that is exceptionally old, large or unique, culturally significant, or is a rare or exotic species (this form is not available to submit via the Online Planning Portal).
