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Below is a list of the Application types that you can lodge online. Please select the required application type and click the Next button to continue.

Planning Permit Applications

	Application Types	Instructions
	Single Dwelling Development Application	Includes, but not limited to: Construction of or extension to a dwelling on a lot with an area less than 300 square metres, Alteration to a dwelling in an Overlay (eg. Heritage Overlay, Significant Landscape Overlay, Special Building Overlay), or a Satellite Dish.
	Multiple Dwelling Development Application	All unit development in residential zones. This includes the development of any dwelling on a site where a dwelling already exists.
	Multiple Dwelling Development and Use Application	All developments with a residential and commercial component.
	Advertising Sign Application	Application for signage only.
	Change of Use Application	For use only applications such as new or change of use, request to waive/reduce carparking requirements, requests for a liquor licence.
	Other Application Types	Application types not included above including, but not limited to industrial and/or business zone related applications (excluding VicSmart Applications)
	VicSmart - Tree Application Only	VicSmart Planning Application to remove, destroy or lop one tree only.
	VicSmart Application	VicSmart Planning Application (other than tree removal).
	S50 or S57 Amendment Lodgement	Submission of an amendment to an undecided Planning Permit Application (Section 50 or 57).
	S72 Permit Amendment	S72 Amendment to an approved Planning Permit
	Secondary Consent	Submission of a Secondary Consent to an Approved Planning Permit (minor changes to endorsed plans only)
	Condition 1 Plan Submission	Submission of Condition 1 Documentation for a Planning Permit.
	Extension of Time SS69	Submission of a request for an Extension of Time to an Approved Planning Permit.
	CMP Process	Submission of Construction Management Plan documentation.
	S173 Removal	Request removal of S173 agreement from a title
	VicSmart Permit Amendment	Amendment to an application that was issued as a VicSmart Application ONLY

Planning Information Requests

	Application Types	Instructions
	Proposed Demolition - Report & Consent (Heritage)	Lodge an application for demolition under Section 29A of the Building Act 2018.
	Confirmation Planning Permit is Required	Obtain written information as to whether a Planning Permit is required for a proposed use and/or development.
	Electronic Copy of Planning Permit	Obtain an electronic copy of a Planning Permit or Endorsed Plans.
	Pre-application Meeting Request	Lodge a request for preliminary advice regarding a proposed Planning Permit Application (Not including tree removal, VicSmart or construction of two dwellings - contact Planning Department on 9262 6303).

Building Permits - Whitehorse

	Application Types	Instructions
	Building Permit Enquiry	Interested in Council being your Building Surveyor. Upload your plans and an outline of your building works to discuss your building proposal.
	Building Permit Amendment	Apply for an amendment to a building permit where Council is the Building Surveyor.
	Building Permit Extension of Time	Apply for an extension of time for a building permit where Council is the Building Surveyor.

General Building Requests

	Application Types	Instructions
	Report & Consent (Dispensation) Application	Siting Report & Consent - Variation to Part 5 of Building Regulations
	Amendment to a Report & Consent (Dispensation) Application	Amendment to a Siting Report & Consent - Variation to Part 5 of Building Regulations
	Hoarding Report & Consent Application	Siting Report & Consent - Variation to Part 5 of Building Regulations - 116 Hoarding (erect precautions over street alignment)
	Report Only Application	Siting Report & Consent - Variation to Part 5 of Building Regulations (Report Only)
	Report and Consent Extension of Time Application	Extension of time for a Siting Report & Consent
	Electronic Copy of Building Approval documents	Obtain an electronic copy of Building Approval documents

Asset Applications

	Application Types	Instructions
	Stormwater Legal Point of Discharge	Application for Legal Point of Discharge under Building Regulations (VIC) 2018, Section 133 (2): Storm water drainage
	Build over Easement Application	Property owners / Contractors must obtain Consent to Build over Easement if planning to construct any building/structure or excavate/fill over an easement
	Flood Level Application	To obtain Council Report & Consent regarding construction in an area liable to flooding pursuant to Regulation 153 of the Building Regulations 2018, you are required to submit this application.
	Designated Land or Works	To obtain Report and Consent for construction on designated land or designated works pursuant to Regulation 154 of the Building Regulations 2018, you are required to submit this application.

Assets, Roads, Footpaths, Drainage and Vehicle Crossing Applications

	Application Types	Instructions
	Vehicle Crossing Permit	Vehicle Crossing permits are required if you are planning to construct or alter a vehicle crossing on a road. You must obtain Consent to Undertake Works in the Road Reserve (Road Opening Permit) from the relevant Coordinating Road Authority prior to the commencement of work.
	Drainage Permit	Apply for Council consent to undertake drainage works on a Council road or easement. Works should be in line with the Stormwater Report and if relevant, the approved Drainage Plan.
	Works in Road Reserve (Utility Connections & Misc)	Apply for this permit if you wish to connect a utility service such as Water Mains or undertake other works outside a property boundary (see above for vehicle crossing and drainage applications).
	Works by Authority	Authorities (or a contractor authorised to work on behalf of one) are required to apply for this permit before doing ‘major’ works (more than 8.5 square metres of excavation).
	Inspection of Works	If the works listed above are on an Arterial (main) road you will need to apply for a Council Inspection instead of the above permits. VicRoads' consent will need to be obtained first.
	Asset Protection Permit	Property owners or contractors must obtain an Asset Protection Permit at least seven days prior to any demolition and/or commencement of building work.

Transport Applications

	Application Types	Instructions
	Temporary Road Closure	Apply for consent to temporarily close a Council road.
	Works Zone	Apply for a Work Zone permit.
	Works Zone Extension	Apply for an extension for a Work Zone permit.
	Equipment & Plant	Apply for an Equipment and Plant Permit
	Out of Hour Permit	Apply for an Out of Hours Work Permit

ParksWide

	Application Types	Instructions
	Shared Cost Fencing	Whitehorse Council will contribute half the cost of the construction, replacement or repair of a standard fence that abuts a Council owned parkland in accordance with the Fences Act 1968.

Planning Enforcement

	Application Types	Instructions
	Compliance Audit	Request a compliance audit inspection

Development Contribution Plan

	Application Types	Instructions
	Development Contributions Plan On-Line Invoice	Request an invoice for a Development Contribution Plan

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