Deciding a permit application
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At the end of the notification period, the council or responsible authority will decide either to refuse a permit, grant a permit or, if there are objections, issue a 'Notice of decision' to grant a permit.
A permit can be granted with or without conditions, and a proposal can only go ahead if all conditions are met. For example, a permit for a restaurant might be issued on the condition that a certain number of car-parking spaces are provided. The 'Writing Planning Permits' document below includes standard permit conditions.
The applicant and all objectors will be informed of the council’s decision via a Notice of Decision, or a refusal. These documents will set out the subsequent steps.
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More information
Writing Planning Permits (PDF - 209 KB)
This document provides advice to council planners who issue planning permits and includes principles and standard conditions.
Planning practice and advisory notes have been prepared which relate to the permit process and decision-making, as well as specific types of proposals.
Planning: a Short Guide provides more detailed information about the permit and review processes for occasional users of the planning system.
Chapter 3 of Using Victoria's Planning System provides detailed information about the permit and review processes.
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