A pre-application seeks to give advice on planning applications before they are formally submitted. We suggest booking a pre-application meeting during the design process so we can help you to resolve issues that might arise during the formal application.
If your proposal or question is simple, you may not require a face-to-face meeting. You can speak to a planner at our planning counter at our Morwell Customer Service Centre, or ask for general pre-application advice over the phone on 1300 367 700.
We recommend a face-to-face pre-application meeting if you have a major or complex development proposal, or if you have never lodged a planning application before.
What do I need to include when booking a pre-application meeting?
You must apply for a pre-application meeting via:
To get the best advice and direction for your proposal, start the process early. It's helpful to provide the following information with your request:
- the address
- a description of your proposal
- a site plan showing the proposed design in context with adjoining properties
- floor plans
- elevations.
A Planning Officer will review the information you have provided and will contact you to organise a time to discuss your request. After you have received the pre-application advice, you can contact the planning officer directly if you need further assistance, prior to lodging your full application.
Pre-application meeting fees apply, and an invoice will be issued at the time of scheduling your appointment.
- Simple pre-application meeting (with written planning advice): $130
- Complex pre-application meeting (with written planning advice): $228
If you don't have this all together just yet, don't worry a range of resources available on their website to assist with planning advice enquiries
