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Planning

Our planning officers help manage land use, the development and construction of buildings and more.

You can contact the Statutory Planning Department directly on 5261 0800 or planningapps@surfcoast.vic.gov.au

Surf Coast Planning Scheme New Planning Policy Framework

Advice about the introduction of the New Planning Policy Framework

Current applications

View information on planning application or lodge a comment or objection.

Do I need a planning permit?

Get advice on the permit process, talk to our planners and view zones and overlays on your property.

Apply for a planning permit

Application information, fees, and more relating to Planning Permits.

Change a planning permit

Request more time or make a change to your permit.

Planning compliance investigations

Working to ensure the use, development and protection of land complies with the Surf Coast Planning Scheme.

Planning FAQs

Checklists and forms, and some common questions we receive about the planning process and how to contact us with questions.

Planning scheme

Planning schemes are made up of maps and policies and written clauses. The maps depict where the zones and overlays apply within the planning scheme area.

Land use planning

Planning scheme amendments, developer contributions and plans, projects and studies.

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