Town Planning
Before starting a new business, relocating your existing business, constructing or extending a building you may need to apply for a planning permit. A planning permit is separate from a building permit and is a requirement of the Wyndham Planning Scheme rather than the Building Act.
Time taken to process your application is largely dependent on the nature, scale and complexity of the individual application.
Most applications involve some form of referral to other expert parties and others will require the advertising of the application to nearby landowners/occupiers. The referral and advertising processes add time to the overall assessment time.
Processing time for applications can vary from as little as three weeks to as long as six months.
Services the Planning Department provides is:
- Planning permit applications
- Planning objections
- Subdivision enquiries
- Satellite dish permits
- Zoning enquiries
Town Planning Services can be contacted by phoning 9742 0800, emailing mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au or by visiting the Town Planning Building at the Civic Centre between office hours (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
Further Information
Checklists & Guidelines when applying for a Town Planning Permit
Prior to submitting a town planning permit application form (see forms section), it is important to ensure all relevant information is included.
Town Planning Applications Forms & Fees
The Planning Investigations Unit is responsible for the enforcement of the Wyndham Planning Scheme and compliance with issued Planning Permits.
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