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Building and Planning

We'll help you understand our building and planning regulations. We'll make it easy for you to find information on our current and future projects, which focus on long-term land use plans, and support environmental, economic and social matters.

"Look what's new in Planning"

- You can now apply for a VicSmart planning permit; and
- View all planning applications received over the last 2 years via the Planning Register.

General Information

General Information

Brimbank's building and planning guidelines and tools.

Permits

Permits

If you're thinking of starting a project check here first and see what permits you might need, and how to apply for them.

Swimming pool and spa safety laws

New safety laws for owners of pools and spas came in to effect on 1 December 2019.

Property Information Requests

Discover everything you need to know about any information request you might have or Building and Planning Services you need.

Current Advertised Applications

Curious about currently advertised planning applications? If you're a neighbour, or another interested party, you can easily view advertised applications online.

Planning Objection - Online Form

Unhappy with a planned development? Then it's your right to let us know. This form helps ensure your objection complies with the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Planning Register

Our Planning Register displays all planning applications received, decisions made and any VCAT appeals for the last 2 years.

Draft Council Planning Meetings and Reports

Planning Forum Meetings are where planning applications that have received significant interest are further discussed.

Strategic Planning and Development

Strategic Planning and Development

Discover Brimbank Planning Scheme and New Residential Zones.

Draft Neighbourhood Character Study 2019-20

Draft Neighbourhood Character Study 2019-20

Brimbank City Council's strategic direction for housing is to ensure the urban environment supports a growing population in designated areas while respecting neighbourhood character, where appropriate.

Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD)

This Environmentally Sustainable Development Policy strengthens our commitment to a more sustainable city. You must now submit environmentally sustainable design measures with your Planning Permit Application.

Municipal Development Contributions Plan

The Municipal DCP will apply to all new development within the City of Brimbank apart from the Sunshine Town Centre which is subject to a separate Development Contributions Plan.

Heritage

Heritage

Heritage sites enrich the character of neighbourhoods. They're a link to our past. But where do you start if you need to restore or alter a heritage site?

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