About Planning
Property Information Requests and Fees
Council can provide written information about the planning controls that apply to a parcel of land or a building, ie. whether building envelopes exist or whether vegetation removal controls exist. Link to Planning Permits
Download our Application for Information on Planning Controls Form.pdf (64.66 kb)
Please note: Fee increase as of 1st July, 2012
Residential $100.00 Commercial/Industrial $121.00
Fees for copy endorsed plans and permits: - $23.00 each (inclusive of GST)
NB: A search fee may be payable if a permit reference number is not known.
Link to Request Form for Copies of Planning Permits and Plans.pdf (94.25 kb)
Note: Owner's consent must be included with application.
Performance of Statutory Planning Department
Council’s statutory planning department strives to continually improve its performance. A monthly report is presented to Council at its Planning Meeting, which details key performance indicators as well as matters dealt with under delegated authority. The report also includes a status update on matters before VCAT and any decisions.
Download the Statutory Planning report
Statutory Planning Monthly Report - May 2013.doc (236.5 kb)
Statutory Planning Monthly Report - May 2013.pdf (173.76 kb)
Demolition Request
Request under Section 29A of the Building Act 1993 for report and consent on proposed demolition. The Demolition Request under S29A Form is required to be completed by the applicant for the Statutory Planning Department to confirm whether a Heritage Overlay affects the property. Fee is $58.17.
Link to Demolition Request under S29A.pdf (17.82 kb)
Assessment of Planning Enquiries
Hume City Council's Statutory Planning Department is responsible for assessing planning permit applications against the controls in the Hume Planning Scheme. The Department coordinates the release of plans of subdivision, assesses Liquor Victoria notifications and enforces planning controls.
Put simply, Hume City Council manages the way in which the municipality grows and develops, from the approval of a planning permit for a residential house, to the creation of multi-million dollar industrial developments.
Members of the Statutory Planning Department give verbal and written advice on planning enquiries to customers and manage planning permit applications and associated approvals under the Hume Planning Scheme. To find out more telephone Council on 9205 2200.
For a better understanding of the planning permit process, the State Government has produced a booklet called 'Using Victoria's Planning System.' View it on the State Government Website.