A development I objected to is about to be approved. Now what?
3 December 2022
Council’s can still approve a planning application even if there are objections.
In Victoria, if there are objections, council can only issue a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit. If you submitted an objection, you will receive a copy of the notice.
The Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit is not a permit, but it signals council's intention to grant it with identified conditions. An objector has 28 days to apply for review to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), or council will issue the permit. If an objector applies for review within 28 days, the application will be decided by VCAT. If council issues the permit, you'll receive a copy of the permit and plans.
If you are unhappy with Council’s decision, you should request a review of the permit decision. You must lodge an application with VCAT and pay VCAT’s prescribed fee.
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