Planning
Planning
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When you need a planning permit
What is a planning permit and when do you need one?
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Planning application process overview
The planning process has many steps, from pre-application to planning enforcement. Find out more about how it works.
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Planning fees
Fees related to planning permits, including pre-application, amendments, subdivisions, and levies.
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Advertised planning applications
Planning applications which are currently on exhibition.
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Development contributions
Developers must pay a contribution to help fund a range of essential infrastructure including roads, footpaths, streetscapes and community facilities.
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Environmentally Sustainable Design
We can assist you to incorporate environmentally sustainable design into your development during the planning process.
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Virtual Merri-bek
The Virtual Merri-bek Project uses 3D mapping, 3D modelling, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality to assist with planning.
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Planning forms and checklists
A list of Council's planning permit application forms and application checklists.
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Design Excellence Scorecard
To help improve the design quality of medium and high-density development we are trialling the Merri-bek Design Excellence Scorecard.
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Good Design Advice
The Good Design Advice Sheets provide guidance on ways to improve the quality of medium density development in Merri-bek.
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Better Quality Developments in Merri-bek
A growing number of people are choosing to make Merri-bek their home. Better Quality Developments helps us to consider the ways we can improve the quality and liveability of medium and high-density developments.
