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Planning

Planning involves the control of existing and new development (town/statutory planning), and future planning (strategic planning) that ensures resources are managed to meet future needs and expectations.

    Bushfire Management Overlay
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    Covenants
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    SBO Flood Advice or Consent request form
    Use this application form for Flood Advice or Consent (to VicSmart planning permit application) in relation to land subject to SBO (Special Building Overlay).
    Council Consents
    We may vary some provisions in the Building Regulations when we issue a Council Report and Consent.
Waste disposal sites
We have two resource recovery centres and a commercial/industrial waste landfill site.

    Engineering permit fees
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    Planning fees
    Planning fees are regulated under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016 and are GST free.
    Planning reference information
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    Community Infrastructure Levies
    A Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is applied to new development for community infrastructure. 
    Funding and payments
    While it is reasonable for developers to contribute to the costs of infrastructure, the government meets the majority of the costs of state roads, public transport, schools, health and police and emergency services facilities in the area through grants and funding.
Social Sundays - Victorian Advocacy League for Individuals with Disability
Geelong and Bellarine Peer Action Group invites you to Social Sunday We invite all people with disabilities and/or their family friends to join us.
    Heritage - common questions
    Heritage means different things to different people, and whilst 'history' is about the past, 'heritage' is about the future.
    Heritage advisory service
    If your property has a heritage overlay and you want to make changes, you can take advantage of our heritage advisory service.
    Heritage area vehicle crossings
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    Heritage places
    Our region has a number of heritage places.
    Heritage properties
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    Land development
    A planning permit must be granted prior to starting any new land development. 
    Land development - Construction
    The management of the site and construction works required for any land development is the responsibility of the supervising engineer (Superintendent) and/or the Contractor.
    Land development - Council fees
    There are a range of fees and charges that may apply to land development.
    Land development - Design
    Land development projects invariably require the construction of infrastructure and therefore the preparation of construction/installation drawings.
    Land development - Investigation and planning
    All land development within the City of Greater Geelong must be in accordance with the principles of the Sustainable Communities - Infrastructure Development Guidelines.
    Property/land zoning
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Kindergarten Infrastructure Service Plans

In an Australian first, the Victorian Government has committed to implement Three-Year-Old Kindergarten for all children over a 10-year roll-out with a total investment of almost $5 billion, including $1.68 billion to support the infrastructure expansion required for the reform. 

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