Planning applications and processes

Before you build, renovate or change the use of your land, you should check if you need planning approval.

There are four main application types for planning approval.

The following pages provide a step-by-step guide to these application processes.

Main application types

The most common types of planning approval applications include:

• development permit
• planning scheme amendment request
• exceptional development permit 
• concurrent application.

Other application types

Other types of planning approval applications include:

• planning certificate
• compliance check
• certificate of compliance
  • certificate of compliance for subdivision
  • fast-track certificate of compliance
• variation of conditions
• alteration permit
• variation to a deemed permit
• extension of time
• extension of abandonment period
• certificate of existing use.