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VicSmart is a simple and fast planning permit assessment process for straight forward planning applications in Victoria. It covers specific types of planning applications to be assessed by councils within 10 days, provided applications meet the VicSmart criteria, are accompanied by all of the information required by the relevant VicSmart checklist, and the council fee.
Unlike more complex planning applications, these applications are often done by individuals, small businesses, architects, builders, designers and developers rather than town planners.
To check if your proposal is eligible for the VicSmart application process, contact your local council to find out if you require a planning permit. They will advise you if it is eligible for VicSmart.
If you are eligible for VicSmart, the council will give you the VicSmart application form and relevant checklist. You can get assistance from your local council and with these Government VicSmart application form, checklists and guides and apply directly with the council. Alternatively you can prepare your VicSmart application online using The Complete VicSmart Guide.
This guide simplifies the information provided by the council, the government and your local planning scheme to take you through the VicSmart application form and checklists step by step. It will help you to:
* Note: You can lodge and pay for your VicSmart application via this site if the council accepts planning applications online or by email. If they do not, you will need to submit your application and pay the council fees in person or by mail.
| Phone: | 5272 5272 |
| Email: | statplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au |
| Website: | www.geelongaustralia.com.au |
You can lodge your completed application with Greater Dandenong City Council in the following ways:
If you are applying in person or via mail, you will need to provide three copies of your supporting documentation including plans and photographs.
You can pay your planning fees to the council for assessing your application in the following ways: