Once all of the information relating to an application has been received, the planning officer decides whether the application needs to be formally advertised.
Advertising must be carried out exactly in accordance with the City of Melbourne's direction and the timeframe must be strictly observed as it allows those who are affected by a proposal to consider the proposal and its potential to impact on them.
The formal period of advertising is usually 14 days. Over the holiday/new year period from Monday 4 December to Tuesday 2 January this is extended to 28 days.
Submissions that are received in response to advertising are commonly referred to as objections.
Some applications are exempt from the notice requirements under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
For example, some works within the Capital City Zone are exempt from the notice, decision and review requirements of the Act.
An application can be advertised using one or more of the following methods, depending on the proposal:
- notice of planning permit application mailed directly to owners/occupiers of adjoining properties
- erecting a sign on-site
- notice of planning permit application in the local newspaper.
To access all currently advertised applications and the supporting documentation, please view our complete list of advertised applications. Alternatively you can search for a specific application or address using the planning permit register.
During the advertising period, you can also view planning application information by visiting our Planning and Building service counter.
Once a decision has been made, the complete planning file will no longer be available for public viewing. However, any permit or endorsed documents can be made available on request by appointment only. Please contact us to make an appointment.
If your request relates to an application that is no longer on advertising, please refer to the Planning Property Enquiry form for more information.
For advertising fees, please refer to the planning schedule of fees.
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