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Register a dog or cat

If you have a dog or cat that is three months of age or older, it must be registered with Nillumbik Shire Council.

Application to keep livestock

Submit an application to keep livestock and other animals, including reptiles, rodents, poultry, roosters and other birds.

Apply for a fee reduction for pet registration

If your dog is registered with us, you can get a reduction on the standard registration fee in many circumstances, such as when your dog is desexed.

Apply for a permit for multiple cats

Apply for a permit to keep more than two cats (three months of age or older).

Apply for a permit for multiple dogs

Apply for a permit to keep more than two dogs (three months of age or older).

Let us know that your pet has died

If your cat or dog has died and they were registered with us, please let us know and we will update our records.

Let us know that your pet has moved out of Nillumbik

If you have moved out of Nillumbik and your cat or dog was registered with us, please let us know and we will update our records.

Register a domestic animal business

If you want to run a domestic animal business (shelter, pet shop, breeder, kennel, cattery etc), it must be registered with Council.

Request a replacement pet tag

Our registration tags are designed to last a lifetime, so you won’t receive a new one each year. If you’ve lost or damaged your tag or can’t read the numbers clearly, you can request a replacement.

Update contact details for pet registration

If your cat or dog is registered with us, you need to let us know if your contact details (address, email or phone) change.

Apply for a permit to burn off

Burning off is one way of reducing fuel loads on your property. Depending on the size of your property and the heap you wish to burn, you may need a permit if you want to burn off. Burning off is not allowed during the Fire Danger Period.

Apply for a permit to place a clothing recycling bin

If you would like to place a clothing recycling bin within Nillumbik Shire, you will need to apply for a permit.

Apply for a skip bin permit

If you want to place a skip on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Book a hard waste collection

Book a hard waste collection for items of rubbish that can't be reused or recycled.

Order bins for a newly built property

If you have recently built a property on a previously vacant block, you will need to order a new bin service.

Request a change to a bin service

Find out how to change your bin size, get an extra bin or increase the frequency of your bin collection.

Return an additional bin

If you have an additional bin that you no longer need or want, you can let us know and we'll pick it up.

The building permit process

Learn about each step of the building permit application process - what to include with your application, submitting your application, how your application is assessed, and arranging your first inspection.

Apply for a building permit

Use our online form to submit an application for a new building permit.

Private building surveyors - online lodgement

If you are a private building surveyor, you can submit a Section 30 building permit using our online portal.

Apply for an infrastructure works permit

If you are doing works in the road reserve (nature strip/roadside, drainage, verge, shoulder or roadway), you will need to apply for an infrastructure works 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.

Amend a building permit

If any aspect of your design changes, or there is a change to your builder or practitioner details, you must apply to amend your building permit.

Request an extension of time for a building permit

If you are unable to commence or complete works within the timeframe specified on your building permit, you must apply for an extension of time before the permit expires.

Apply for a siting variation

If your design does not comply with siting requirements, an application for a siting variation is required. This relates to Part 5 of the Building Regulations.

Apply for consent to build on flood-prone land

Prior to applying for a building permit, a flooding application may be required if the land is liable to flooding. This is related to Building Regulations 153 or 154.

Apply for demolition consent

Before you can get a building permit for demolition, you may need to apply for consent. This is related to Section 29A of the Building Act.

Apply for consent to build over an easement

If you intend to build any sort of structure over a drainage easement, you may need to apply for consent from Council first.

Apply for hoarding consent

If your building work requires any part of a public access way or area of Council property to be fenced off – you will need consent from Council to install precautions such as temporary fencing. This relates to Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations.

Apply for an asset protection permit

If you are doing any work that requires a building permit, including demolition, you must obtain an asset protection permit before you start work.

Request a building or property information certificate

For a fee, property owners, neighbours or other third-parties with written consent can request building or property information documents online. These are often referred to as Part 51 (1) and Part 51 (2).

Request copies of building plans

For a fee, property owners or other third-parties with written consent can request copies of house plans, industrial plans and pool/spa information using our online portal.

Apply for a bushfire attack level report

If your land is in a designated bushfire prone area, you must get a Bushfire Attack Level assessment before you start designing and building your new home.

Request legal point of discharge information

To find the legal point of discharge (where stormwater from your property discharges into a Council managed drain or the street kerb and channel) and other drainage information you will need to apply.

Apply for an occupancy permit

Before you apply for an occupancy permit, you will need to clarify whether you need to apply for one. Your building permit will specify this information.

Apply for a skip bin permit

If you want to place a skip on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Protecting neighbouring properties

Owners must protect adjoining properties from potential damage from any building work. If your building work is close to or beside your neighbours' property, you may need to carry out protection work.

Apply for a permit to burn off

Burning off is one way of reducing fuel loads on your property. Depending on the size of your property and the heap you wish to burn, you may need a permit if you want to burn off. Burning off is not allowed during the Fire Danger Period.

Register a new accommodation business

If you are starting a hotel, motel, rooming house, dormitory or other accommodation business, you will need to register the business with Council.

Transfer an accommodation business registration

If you have purchased an existing accommodation business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.

Register a new food business (Class 1, 2, 3 or 3A)

If you are starting a business that handles, prepares, packages, stores, serves, supplies or repackages food, you will need to register the business with Council.

Submit a notification for a new food business (Class 4)

If you are a low-risk community group, retailer or other business, you will need to notify Council if you would like to sell or serve food.

Cancel a food business registration

If you have closed or sold your business, you will need to cancel your food business registration

Request pre-purchase inspection of a food business premises

If you plan to buy an existing food business premises, or start a new food business, you can request that Council conduct a pre-purchase inspection to ensure the suitability of the premises for registration.

Register a new health and beauty business

If you are starting a personal care, body art, hairdressing, beauty therapy or other health and beauty business, you will need to register the business with Council.

Transfer a health and beauty business registration

If you have purchased an existing health and beauty business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.

Cancel a health business registration

If you have closed or sold your business, you will need to cancel your health business registration

Apply for a filming permit

If you want to film or take commercial photographs on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you will need a permit.

Apply for a footpath trading permit

If you want to trade on the footpath, you will need a permit from Council. This includes displaying goods, providing outdoor eating or putting up an A-frame sign.

Register a domestic animal business

If you want to run a domestic animal business (shelter, pet shop, breeder, kennel, cattery etc), it must be registered with Council.

Apply for a permit to place a clothing recycling bin

If you would like to place a clothing recycling bin within Nillumbik Shire, you will need to apply for a permit.

Apply for a trader parking permit

Business owners and employees in some areas of Eltham and Diamond Creek can apply for a trader's parking permit.

Apply for a busking permit

If you want to busk on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Apply for a filming permit

If you want to film or take commercial photographs on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you will need a permit.

Apply for a permit to run a street stall or fundraise

If you want to run a street stall or fundraising collection in the Eltham Town Square rotunda, you will need a permit.

Apply for public liability insurance for community groups

If you are hiring a Council reserve or facility, you may be eligible to apply for public liability insurance through Council. Find out more about applying and paying.

Apply for temporary signage to advertise your event

There are a number of locations around Nillumbik where Council allows temporary signs to be erected for the purpose of promoting community events. Find out how to apply here.

Planning an event in Nillumbik

If you are planning a public event on Council land (such as a park, reserve or oval), our Event Application Portal will help step you through the process.

Apply for preschool

Find out when and how to submit your child's preschool application, how to determine your child's Priority of Access rating, and information about No Jab No Play legislation.

Request a copy of an immunisation record

For immunisations before 1996, you may be able to request records from Council. Immunisations given after 1996 are available online via the Services Australia website.

Grants

Find out about grants offered by Council, other external funding opportunities, plus information and advice for grant applicants and recipients.

Infringements

All infringement notices are issued in accordance with state legislation. Find out what happens to overdue fines, how to request a payment extension, and how to request an internal review.

Apply for a busking permit

If you want to busk on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Apply for a permit to burn off

Burning off is one way of reducing fuel loads on your property. Depending on the size of your property and the heap you wish to burn, you may need a permit if you want to burn off. Burning off is not allowed during the Fire Danger Period.

Apply for a permit to place a clothing recycling bin

If you would like to place a clothing recycling bin within Nillumbik Shire, you will need to apply for a permit.

Apply for a permit to use a motorised recreational vehicle

If you want to use a motorised toy vehicle (dirt bike, quad bike etc) on private property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.

Apply for a skip bin permit

If you want to place a skip on land owned or managed by Nillumbik Shire Council you may need a permit.

Lodge a petition

Individuals and groups may lodge a petition to Council to request action or ask that action not be taken in relation to a matter.

Apply for a permit to live in a caravan

If you want to live in a caravan on private property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.

Apply for a permit to use a motorised recreational vehicle

If you want to use a motorised toy vehicle (dirt bike, quad bike etc) on private property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.

Apply for a trader parking permit

Business owners and employees in some areas of Eltham and Diamond Creek can apply for a trader's parking permit.

Apply for an accessible parking permit

Find out how to apply for a new accessible - or disabled - parking permit or replace an existing permit.

Check if you need a planning permit

Activities that need a permit, and planning controls that apply to your property. How to find out if you need a permit.

Submit your planning permit application

Register and submit your application for a planning permit online. Choose the right type for what you are proposing.

Submit a VicSmart planning permit application

A streamlined process for simpler applications. Find out about eligibility and how to prepare and submit your application.

Amend your application for a planning permit

How to change a planning permit application before it is assessed. If your proposal has already been advertised you pay a fee. It then starts moving through the normal assessment process.

Amend your VicSmart planning permit

Permits with ‘VS’ in the number are VicSmart permits. How to apply online to change your permit, what information to supply.

Amend your approved planning permit

The way you apply to amend to your approved planning permit depends on your proposed changes. Minor changes - apply for secondary consent. Major changes - Section 72.

Extend your planning permit

Find out the timeframes within which you can ask for an extension to your planning permit. How to apply, information we need, what happens next.

View advertised applications for a planning permit

How to look up an advertised application currently listed in our online register. Review the details of the proposal to decide if you want to submit a comment or objection.

View list of planning permit applications

Use our online register to look up any planning permit application submitted since 1 January 1999. No applicant names or documents included.

Make an objection or submission to a planning application

Object to or comment on a planning application that may affect you. Due dates, what to submit in writing.

Request miscellaneous consent or apply for a satisfaction matter

Apply to vary your ‘obligations’ on a land title Section 173 Agreement. Or apply for approval for proposed car parking or other requirements.

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.

Respond to a request for further information

Missing details or a need to clarify – what to do if we ask for further information. What happens if you don’t meet the deadline.

Appeal a planning decision or process

If you are unhappy with the outcome of a planning permit application, you can appeal to VCAT. Find out reasons and timeframes for asking for a review.

Submit plans to satisfy planning permit conditions

What to do if we have asked you to change details in your proposed plans. Final step to your planning permit.

Register a new accommodation business

If you are starting a hotel, motel, rooming house, dormitory or other accommodation business, you will need to register the business with Council.

Transfer an accommodation business registration

If you have purchased an existing accommodation business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.

Register a new food business (Class 1, 2, 3 or 3A)

If you are starting a business that handles, prepares, packages, stores, serves, supplies or repackages food, you will need to register the business with Council.

Submit a notification for a new food business (Class 4)

If you are a low-risk community group, retailer or other business, you will need to notify Council if you would like to sell or serve food.

Cancel a food business registration

If you have closed or sold your business, you will need to cancel your food business registration

Request pre-purchase inspection of a food business premises

If you plan to buy an existing food business premises, or start a new food business, you can request that Council conduct a pre-purchase inspection to ensure the suitability of the premises for registration.

Cancel a health business registration

If you have closed or sold your business, you will need to cancel your health business registration

Register a new health and beauty business

If you are starting a personal care, body art, hairdressing, beauty therapy or other health and beauty business, you will need to register the business with Council.

Transfer a health and beauty business registration

If you have purchased an existing health and beauty business, you must apply to transfer the business registration.

Request a copy of an immunisation record

For immunisations before 1996, you may be able to request records from Council. Immunisations given after 1996 are available online via the Services Australia website.

Apply for a land information certificate

If you are buying or selling a property, you can get land information certificate from Council for the Section 32 or Contract of Sale.

Apply for farm land rates

If your property is used for farming, you can apply to get your property classified as farm land for rates.

Enquire about leasing or licensing Council land

Apply to lease or license land or property owned by Council, and view our current public lease register.

Enquire about purchasing Council land

Apply to purchase minor parcels of land owned by Council.

Notify Council of a change in property ownership details

If you have recently bought a property, you are responsible for notifying us about the change in property ownership.

Receive your rates notice via email

You can sign up to eNotices to get your rates notice delivered directly to your email inbox.

Request a change of street number

If you want to change your street number or address (for example, if you live on a corner property) you will need to make a request to Council.

Request neighbouring property ownership details for fencing

If you need to locate the owner of a neighbouring property to build or repair a dividing fence, you can make a request to Council for the property ownership details.

Update your address or contact details for rates

If your postal address has changed, you will need to let us know so that we can send your rates notice to you.

Apply for a footpath trading permit

If you want to trade on the footpath, you will need a permit from Council. This includes displaying goods, providing outdoor eating or putting up an A-frame sign.

Apply for a permit to remove vegetation from Council land

If you want to remove trees or other plants (vegetation) from a footpath or a nature strip near your property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.

Apply for an asset protection permit

If you are doing any work that requires a building permit, including demolition, you must obtain an asset protection permit before you start work.

Apply for an infrastructure works permit

If you are doing works in the road reserve (nature strip/roadside, drainage, verge, shoulder or roadway), you will need to apply for an infrastructure works permit.

Apply for consent to build over an easement

If you intend to build any sort of structure over a drainage easement, you may need to apply for consent from Council first.

Request a street tree on your nature strip

Help us grow a greener Nillumbik by requesting a tree for your nature strip.

Request legal point of discharge information

To find the legal point of discharge (where stormwater from your property discharges into a Council managed drain or the street kerb and channel) and other drainage information you will need to apply.

Apply for public liability insurance for community groups

If you are hiring a Council reserve or facility, you may be eligible to apply for public liability insurance through Council. Find out more about applying and paying.

Book a sports ground

Get information about hiring a sports ground or pavilion in Nillumbik.

Register your pool or spa

Find out how to register your swimming pool or spa with Council.

Request a pool or spa inspection

After your pool or spa has been registered, the safety barriers must be inspected to ensure they meet safety regulations.

Lodge a pool or spa compliance or noncompliance certificate

After your pool or spa has been registered and inspected, you will receive a Certificate of Barrier Compliance. Upload your certificate here.

Request a copy of the pool/spa registration letter

Request a copy of the original letter sent to you regarding your pool and/or spa registration.

Apply for a permit to remove vegetation from Council land

If you want to remove trees or other plants (vegetation) from a footpath or a nature strip near your property you may need a permit from Nillumbik Shire Council.

Request a street tree on your nature strip

Help us grow a greener Nillumbik by requesting a tree for your nature strip.