New use of land – 01P application checklist

Apply to change how you use your land – for a liquor licence, to open a food and drink premise, medical centre, indoor recreation centre, industry or other land use. This type of application is for proposals that do not include any buildings or works.

This page outlines the documents that you must have (mandatory inclusions) and other documents you might need to include. 

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Mandatory inclusions

Your 01P planning application must include: 

Certificate of title

You need to attach a Certificate of Title from Landata copy (dated within the last three months) with a copy of any registered covenants and/or Section 173 agreements.

Written submission

Provide in writing details of:

  • land use – current and proposed
  • buildings/works current
  • assessment against the relevant decision guidelines in the planning scheme zone requirements
  • hours of operation proposed
  • staff/employees – maximum number
  • patrons – proposed number on site and seats in indoor and outdoor areas
  • car park – layout plan
  • car parking demand assessment against the requirements of Clause 52.06 of the Nillumbik Planning Scheme and/or justification for the reduction or waiver of the car parking requirement
  • licence – if one is needed for proposed use as required under the Dangerous Goods Act 1985
  • liquor licence – if one being sought for the proposed use
  • transport of materials or goods to and from the site
  • goods – type to be stored, processed or produced on the site
  • emissions (eg smoke, noise, smells, lighting) from the land generated as a result of the proposed use
  • rubbish bins location
  • business signage changes – go to advertising and signage advice.

Photographs

Photographs of the subject site can be useful.

Site plan

A plan of your site must be provided that is drawn to scale with dimensions that provides (if relevant):

  • title boundaries – must be clearly shown and labelled
  • buildings on adjacent properties (including setbacks from the title boundaries to your site)
  • existing buildings including setbacks to all property boundaries
  • vehicle crossovers – existing and proposed
  • setback (distance) of the buildings and works from title boundaries
  • signage proposed – go to put up a sign planning checklist
  • car parking structures, areas and access ways
  • rainwater tanks and other proposed Environmentally Sustainable Development initiatives
  • road reserve features next to the site - service pits, poles, street trees, drains, footpaths, kerb and channel (guttering)
  • bicycle facilities in line with relevant requirements of Nillumbik Planning Scheme Clause 52.34
  • rubbish bin storage areas
  • lighting.

Proposed floor plans 

You must include floor plans. Include setbacks from boundaries and other key site features. Include a scale and dimensions.

Proposed elevation plans 

Make sure these plans include a scale and dimensions.

Locate on the plan and provide details (where relevant) of:

  • wall heights and overall building heights with dimensions for each elevation
  • natural ground levels and finished surface levels
  • external colours, finishes and materials noted
  • signage proposed – go to put up a sign planning checklist.

Licensed premises

If you are proposing a licensed premise, your application needs to include details of:

  • type of liquor licence being applied for (from Liquor Control Victoria)
  • nearby licensed premises - existing premises within 500 metres of your site
  • late openers – how many and what type of licensed premises operate after 11pm (especially high capacity venues and packaged liquor outlets) within 500 metres of your site
  • meals – is food part of your proposal
  • music – do you propose background, live or recorded music
  • red line plan (a site plan with a red line around the area where liquor is stored/served).

Other considerations

You may need to include additional information with your permit application if your land is affected by other zones or overlays, or your certificate of title contains a covenant or Section 173 agreement.

Check permit application fees

When you submit your application online you will pay a fee. To find out how much your application type will cost go to planning fees.

Apply now

If you have registered to use our online portal and have prepared all of the documents listed above, it’s time to submit an 01P application online.

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