Arborist report for planning applications What trees are present and how they will be protected on-site and nearby. Find out what to include if your permit application calls for an arborist report.
Clearing trees and vegetation - bushfire exemptions Your property may be exempt from needing a permit to clear vegetation to defend residential buildings. Depending on zones, overlays, construction date of buildings.
Environmental significance overlay Find out how an ESO can add requirements to an application for a planning permit.
Native vegetation removal and offsets Your permit requires you to offset the native vegetation to be removed. What is an offset and what are your choices for meeting your offset needs.
Nillumbik native vegetation offset program If you need to buy native vegetation offsets, you can purchase them through our Council’s over-the-counter Native Vegetation Offset Program.
Preparing a landscape plan Include a plan plotting site features and plants existing and proposed with an accompanying schedule of plant species, numbers and how big they grow.
Remove, lop or prune trees and native vegetation Talk to us to find out if you can remove or lop trees on your property. Different types of permits and how to apply.
Tree protection zones Your planning permit might require that you put up fencing to protect trees on or near a site being developed. TPZ fence heights and no-go activities.
Advertising and signage - planning advice Don’t risk a fine for an illegal sign. Talk to us to find out if your proposed sign to advertise your business needs a permit.
Home-based businesses Find out what is required to be able to operate a business from your place of residence. Rules for small business at home and when you need a planning permit.
Building in the Bushfire Management Overlay – planning advice If you are planning to develop a property in a bushfire-prone area, you may need to meet the requirements of the Bushfire Management Overlay.
Clearing trees and vegetation - bushfire exemptions Your property may be exempt from needing a permit to clear vegetation to defend residential buildings. Depending on zones, overlays, construction date of buildings.
Asbestos removal - advice How to confirm a material contains asbestos, remove it and dispose of it safely. What to do if you are concerned that asbestos is being removed by a neighbour or on a construction site.
Environmental significance overlay Find out how an ESO can add requirements to an application for a planning permit.
Installing or altering a septic system How to get approval to install or alter a system and then to start using it. Rules for its location on the property, what you need to apply, inspections.
Land management plans If you apply for a permit in a rural or environmentally significant area, you will need a plan which details how you will protect and manage its natural features.
Preparing a landscape plan Include a plan plotting site features and plants existing and proposed with an accompanying schedule of plant species, numbers and how big they grow.
Significant landscape overlay Properties covered by an SLO may need to apply for a planning permit and consider how buildings and works will impact the environment and vegetation.
Check for a heritage overlay on a property Before you purchase, renovate, demolish or develop a property, you need understand if a heritage overlay applies to it. Planning permits, special controls. Talk to us.
Development in rural areas Guidelines for building sites, materials, plantings and more for land zoned Rural Conservation or Green Wedge.
Eltham Gateway area - planning advice Historic and noted for its tall trees, this area is protected by specific planning controls. Find out what to include when you apply for a planning permit.
Environmental significance overlay Find out how an ESO can add requirements to an application for a planning permit.
Installing or altering a septic system How to get approval to install or alter a system and then to start using it. Rules for its location on the property, what you need to apply, inspections.
Land management plans If you apply for a permit in a rural or environmentally significant area, you will need a plan which details how you will protect and manage its natural features.
Medium density housing Multi-dwelling lots help locate people closer to centres and facilities. What you need to include when you apply to build extra dwellings on a lot.
Neighbourhood character and your planning application Features that ‘make’ a neighbourhood precinct and how to meet design guidelines when you apply for a planning permit.
Preparing a landscape plan Include a plan plotting site features and plants existing and proposed with an accompanying schedule of plant species, numbers and how big they grow.
Significant landscape overlay Properties covered by an SLO may need to apply for a planning permit and consider how buildings and works will impact the environment and vegetation.
Small second dwellings Thinking about building a self-contained granny flat? Find out what is allowed and if you first need a planning permit.
Tree protection zones Your planning permit might require that you put up fencing to protect trees on or near a site being developed. TPZ fence heights and no-go activities.
Referral authorities for planning applications Water, utilities, roads, environment – various agencies will review your planning application and comment. What is on the list.
Section 173 agreements Registered on your property title, these legal agreements are used to restrict or prohibit certain development or work on a property.
Subdivisions Four steps to create a new lot of land with a separate title - planning permit, certified plan, statement of compliance, create new titles.