Top 5 facts about VicSmart planning permits

VicSmart Basics

1. VicSmart planning permits cover one or more of the following types of proposals: some minor subdivision, minor buildings and works, outbuildings and sheds, tree removal and lopping, small advertising signs, some extensions, minor activities in Heritage zones, and minor car parking dispensations.
2. They are not new types of permits. They are a select number of existing “straight forward” permits, which commonly exclude the need for notice (advertising and objections) or referrals.
3. They are usually submitted by developers, builders, designers, businesses and individuals rather than Town Planners.
4. In 2022, there were 9,698 VicSmart permit applications, of which 75% were assessed by councils within the 10 statutory day period.
5. The State government originally provided the around 90 pages of information in various State government publications to assist applicants with understanding the VicSmart planning provisions and the planning permit application process.

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This guide will explain what you need to know and lead you through process of creating a complete application, from VicSmart eligibility through to understanding the decision guidelines and lodging your application.