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The permit process
Most planning permit applications go through a standard process of preparation, submitting, advertising if required, assessment, decision and review if required.
VicSmart applications
VicSmart is a streamlined assessment process for straightforward planning permit applications identified in the planning scheme as VicSmart.
Ministerial applications
The Minister for Planning, not the local council, is the responsible authority for the application process and decision for some applications.
Additional information for some permit applications
Some uses and developments have specific requirements that need to be allowed for when preparing your application.