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Statutory Planning Permit Applications

For all Planning Permit Applications you are required to attach a Copy of title, which can be obtained from LANDATA

	Application Types	Instructions
	Pre-Application	Pre-application advice. Request advice about a planning proposal before an application is lodged. Does not include Planning Information Requests (PIR).
	Medium Density Housing	This includes all applications where there is more than one dwelling proposed to be constructed on the subject land.
	Mixed Use Development	This includes all development which has both commercial and residential components, e.g. an apartment building with commercial ground floor.
	Change of Use	This includes applications for: A new use A request to waive or reduce car parking requirements associated with an existing or a new use
	Single Dwelling Development	This includes applications for: Construction or extension to dwellings on a lot with an area less than 300m². Demolition, construction, extension or alteration to dwellings in a Heritage Overlay (Does not include Heritage applications eligible for VicSmart assessment). The construction or extension to dwellings in a Special Building Overlay (Does not include SBO applications eligible for VicSmart assessment).
	Advertising Signs	This includes applications for Advertising Signage only.
	Non-Residential Development	This includes all non-residential development (e.g. Commercial or Industrial proposals). If you also require approval for use of land and/or a car parking reduction, you can submit the combined development/use application through this application type.
	Tree Removal	This includes applications for the removal, destruction or lopping of vegetation under the Vegetation Protection Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay, or Clause 52.17 (Native Vegetation) of the Darebin Planning Scheme. Does not include VicSmart applications under these overlays.
	Additional information for an existing application	If you have received a further information request for a current planning application under assessment, you can upload your further information response here. To request an extension of time to submit the requested information, please email townplanning@darebin.vic.gov.au
	Extension of time	Apply to extend the permit commencement or completion date, if you already have a permit. You must be the owner or have the owners written consent to apply.
	Plans to comply with Conditions of the Permit	Submission of Condition 1 Documentation for a Planning Permit.
	Secondary Consent	Make minor changes via Secondary Consent to the Endorsed Plans for an Approved Planning Permit. Applications lodged as Secondary Consent that are ineligible for assessment under this pathway will need to be resubmitted as a Section 72 Amendment.

Road Infrastructure Maintenance Permits

	Application Types	Instructions
	Crossover Applications	Application to seek approval to obtain a Vehicle Crossover Permit to modify or construct a new vehicle crossing. Please Note: Having a vehicle crossing may change your parking permit eligibility. Information about eligibility can be found in the Residential Parking Permit Policy
	Crossover Permit	Consent form to acquire a Vehicle Crossover Permit and begin works to modify or install a new Crossover. Please Note: To apply for a crossover permit you are required to have an approved crossover application.
	Road Opening Permit	Application form to acquire a Road Opening Permit and begin works. Road Opening permits are to be used by contractors and private individuals who wish to undertake “minor works” as defined in the Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015, such as service connections and minor stormwater connections. This form is also used for any works on Council assets not within a road reserve.
	Works within a Road Reserve Consent	Application form to acquire Works within a road reserve consent. This application is only applicable for Consent of works. A Works within Road Reserves Consent applies for excavation within the road/road reserve including service authority works (i.e. gas, water, electricity installations) that exceed 8.5sqm under the Road Management Act. If you need to update Council for notification of proposed work or completed works only, then please complete the Works within Road Reserve Application Form and email to City of Darebin mailbox Works involving less than 8.5sqm excavation within the road or road reserve require a road opening permit (see above).

Engineering Services Applications

	Application Types	Instructions
	Building over Easement Permit Application	Application for report and consent for building and structure over an easement vested in Council. A Building Over Easement permit is not required for any works which do not require a Building Permit e.g demountable temporary garden sheds less than 10m2, landscaping, paving, concrete, driveways or timber boundary fences up to 2 metres in height.
	Stormwater - Legal Point of Discharge Application	Application for Council report indicating stormwater point of discharge from an allotment.

Business Recycling Application

	Application Types	Instructions
	Business Recycling Bin(s)	Each business located in the City of Darebin is entitled to apply for two (2) 240 litre mobile recycling bins, collected fortnightly. This service is not available to businesses operating from residential properties. Click Here for information on the requirements relating to this application type

Traffic Management Assessments

	Application Types	Instructions
	Car Share Bays	Lodge an application for Council to provide Car Share Bays within the City of Darebin. Fees for the installation of Car Share Bays will be payable if the application is successful and must be paid before any installation works are commenced.
	Cycle Parking or Infrastructure	Lodge an application for Council to provide bicycle hoops or infrastructure within the City of Darebin. Upon receipt of fees, Council will assess the area near your development to determine if there is an appropriate location for bicycle hoops. If there is already bicycle parking or no suitable location can be found, the contribution will go towards other bicycle infrastructure such bike lanes A non-refundable fee of $441.26 per hoop is payable with the application. Note: 1 bicycle hoop contains 2 bicycle parking spaces. All fees must be paid before any installation works are commenced.
	Directional Signage	Lodge an application for Council to provide direction signage This service is only provided for Community organisations. A non-refundable assessment fee of $210.13 is payable with the application. An additional fee of $297.25 for the installation of each sign will be payable if the application is successful and must be paid before any installation works are commenced.
	Footpath Closures	Consent for a temporary full or part closure of a footpath under the Road Management Act 2004 and/or the Darebin Local Law 2015. Fees will be assessed after the application has been reviewed. No closure is to be implemented before all fees are paid in full. Click here for information on the requirements relating to this application type.
	Road Closures	Consent for a temporary full or part closure of a road under the Road Management Act 2004 and/or the Darebin Local Law 2015. Fees will be assessed after the application has been reviewed. No closure is to be implemented before all fees are paid in full. Click here for information on the requirements relating to this application type.
	Shipping Container Permits	Consent for a temporary full or part closure of a road under the Road Management Act 2004 and/or the Darebin Local Law 2015. Fees will be assessed after the application has been reviewed. No closure is to be implemented before all fees are paid in full. Click here for information on the requirements relating to this application type.
	Taxi box	Consent for a temporary full or part closure of a road under the Road Management Act 2004 and/or the Darebin Local Law 2015. Fees will be assessed after the application has been reviewed. No closure is to be implemented before all fees are paid in full. Click here for information on the requirements relating to this application type.
	Construction Vehicle Parking Permits	Lodge an application for Council to provide work Zone permits. A non-refundable assessment fee of $257.41 is payable with the application. An additional fee of $820.00 to provide and install the required signs as well as a fee of $220.38 per parking bay per month will be payable if the application is successful. All must be paid before any work zones are implemented. Installation may take up to 10 business days following payment.
	eScooter Trial	Consent to operate hire e-bikes and/or e-scooters as part of the shared micromobility trial in Darebin. A daily fee of $100 is payable with the application, paid quarterly in advance.

Building Council Consents

	Application Types	Instructions
	Section 29A Demolition Consent	Request under section 29A of the Building Act 1993 for report and consent on proposed demolition.
	Flooding Consent	Consent from Council to build on an allotment that is in an area liable to flooding pursuant to Regulation 153 of the Building Regulations 2018.
	Siting Consent	Application to vary the requirements of part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018
	Public Precautions Consent	Application to erect precautions over the street alignment pursuant to Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations 2018.

Building Plans and Document Requests

If you are not the registered owner of the property on Council records for which this document request is being made, then you are required to attach an Owner(s)Consent Click here to access the required form

	Application Types	Instructions
	Residential Development plans	Request copies of building plans and documents relating to your property. Additional copying fees may apply.
	Commercial Development Plans	Request copies of building plans and documents relating to your property. Additional copying fees may apply.
	Certificates, Notices and Orders	Request copies of building plans and documents relating to your property. Additional copying fees may apply.

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