To do your own planning application for construction and extension of one dwelling in a residential zone as a VicSmart application, the first step is to check if your application is eligible for the VicSmart process. This will ensure that your application meets the following criteria:

1. Is on a lot less than 300 square metres
2. Meets the minimum garden area requirement in a General or Neighbourhood Residential Zone
3. Meets the requirements in the following standards of Clause 54:
   • A3 Street setback
   • A10 Side and rear setbacks
   • A11 Walls on boundaries
   • A12 Daylight to existing windows
   • A13 North-facing windows
   • A14 Overshadowing open space
   • A15 Overlooking
4. Does not trigger a permit under another part of the planning scheme
5. If any Schedules apply to the zone
6. Note: The above Standards in Clause 54 or schedule are mandatory for this class of VicSmart application
7. Note: The above standards in Clause 54 or schedule are mandatory for this class of VicSmart application

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If you know your application is eligible for the VicSmart process, then you can:

Start an application