Before applying please ensure you have prepared and obtained all the necessary information required for the permit see preparing to apply for a planning permit.
Applying online
Select the planning permit you wish to apply for:
- residential development for a single dwelling To construct or extend a single dwelling on a lot. This also includes demolition works.
- development for commercial or multi-dwelling To construct or extend any building or to construct or extend a dwelling where there is more than one dwelling on a lot or construction of two or more dwellings. This also includes demolition works.
- miscellaneous development This includes demolition works the display of signage the removal of vegetation and earthworks.
- use of land Use land for a use which requires a planning permit. This also includes a waiver of parking requirements and a liquor licence.
Applications with multiple fees cannot be applied for online (for example: development and subdivision or development and Use).
You can submit these electronically to statplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au with the appropriate fees (please phone to find out the correct fee) and a completed credit card authorisation form. NB - We are unable to accept payments over the telephone and all applications must include the appropriate fee.
In person or by mail
You can visit:
- our Planning Office - Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
- any of our customer service centres during opening hours
You can download an application form to make a submission offline.
Post your application to PO Box 104 Geelong VIC 3220
What happens next?
Now that you have made an application for a planning permit there is more.
- Read more about what happens next in the planning permit process