Apply for a planning permit

Include a detailed summary of the proposal showing:

• total site area and proposed floor area  in square metres
• existing use of the premises
• proposed use of the premises
• hours of operation of the current and proposed use
• employee numbers of the current and proposed use
• number and allocation of car parking spaces.

Include a copy of a scaled and fully dimensioned site plan at A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• boundaries and dimensions of the site
• location of existing buildings on adjacent properties
• location of existing buildings on the subject site
• details and location of any on-site car parking spaces and access ways, including the location of external storage areas and loading docks (if applicable) within hard stand areas
• details of proposed access to the site, including vehicle crossovers.

Include a copy of scaled and fully dimensioned floor and elevation plans at A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• floor plans of any existing buildings or structures with net floor area calculations and including nominated setbacks from boundaries and other key site features
• the proposed use of each room and area within the building
• natural ground levels and finished floor levels, to Australian Height Datum
• wall heights and overall building heights for each elevation
• details of any advertising signage
• details of any alterations to the colours, finishes or materials on the building façade.

Include a written assessment demonstrating the provision for on-site car parking complies with Clause 52.06 of Whittlesea Planning Scheme. Where compliance can’t be demonstrated, or there’s no relevant car parking ratio in Clause 52.06, you should include a report prepared by a qualified traffic engineer that:

• assesses the anticipated demand for car parking generated by the proposed development or use
• demonstrates whether or not available car parking on the site or in the surrounding area can cater for the anticipated demand. 

Include a copy of a detailed site plan in A3 size with the following information:

• boundaries and dimensions of the site
• adjoining roads
• layout of existing buildings and any significant vegetation on the site
• all building boundary setbacks, including projections at each level
• internal layout of all existing and proposed buildings and/or works
• provision of entrances, car parking, loading of vehicles and access to parking spaces and loading bays (fully dimensioned) to relevant Australian Standards.

Include a copy of a detailed elevation and section plan in A3 size, which provides the following information:

• all proposed buildings and/or works on the site (with alterations and additions highlighted) and intended use of the components of the building
• relationship of elevations to natural ground level showing proposed cut or fill
• site levels, floor levels of all buildings, and building heights (at the highest points)
• height and length of walls
• dimensions of windows and their height above ground level
• details of construction materials and external finishes
• relative levels to Australian Height Datum of the proposed overall building heights, floor to ceiling and finished floor levels to all structures.

Include a detailed description of all components of the proposal including:

• number of existing and proposed signs
• type of illumination (if any)
• proposed hours of luminance for illuminated signs (if applicable).

Include application requirements as set out in Clause 52.05-2 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme and a site context report.

Include a copy of a scaled and fully dimensioned existing conditions plan in A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• location of all existing buildings, structures and advertising signs
• location and layout of driveways and car parking areas
• elevation plans of existing buildings and signs.

Include a copy of scaled and fully dimensioned elevation plans in A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• location of the sign/s, including the dimensions and size of the building and/or structure accommodating the sign/s
• exact details of the sign/s, including wording, colours, logos, dimensions (height and width) and a calculation of the area of the sign/s
• details of any proposed lighting (if applicable), including if it’s externally or internally lit, the level of luminance (brightness measured in lux) and whether it’s animated or flashing.

Include a detailed summary of the proposal with:

• total site area in square metres
• number of dwellings and the size of each dwelling in square metres
• total site coverage percentage of the development
• number and allocation of car parking spaces
• areas to be covered with solid surfaces, including buildings and paved areas in square metres
• identification of any trees or native vegetation to be removed from the property and those to be retained
• area of private open space associated with each dwelling and any communal open space.

Include a neighbourhood and site description, as described in Clause 55.01 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme, incorporating use of a site plan, photographs or other techniques.

Include a design response as described in Clause 55.01-2 of the Whittlesea Planning Scheme. This must include correctly proportioned street elevations or photographs showing the development in the context of adjacent buildings. It must also explain how the proposed design:

• derives from and responds to the neighbourhood and site description
• meets the objectives of Clause 55
• responds to any neighbourhood character features for the area
• reduces and/or addresses off-site amenity impacts such as overshadowing, overlooking and visual bulk.

Include a copy of a scaled and fully dimensioned site plan in A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• location of existing buildings on adjacent properties including:
  • nominated setbacks from the common boundaries to the subject site
  • details of the height and exact length of walls on the common boundary
• location of habitable room windows within 9 metres of the development site
• location of existing and proposed buildings on the subject site
• all trees proposed to be removed, and those to be retained
• setback of the buildings and works from title boundaries
• details and location of any car parking structures, areas and access ways including the location of all on-site car parking, detailing line markings for tandem car spaces and turning templates
• details of the road reservation immediately next to the development site including:
  • vehicle crossovers (existing and proposed)
  • traffic calming devices
  • kerbing
  • footpaths
  • services (e.g. light poles, service pits etc.)
  • street trees
  • purpose, location and width of easements.

Include a copy of a scaled and fully dimensioned existing conditions plan in A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• location of all existing buildings, structures and vegetation
• internal building layout for existing buildings and structures
• location and layout of driveways and car parking areas
• contours/site levels

Include a copy of scaled and fully dimensioned floor and elevation plans in A3 size, showing (as a minimum):

• floor plans of the proposed buildings and structures and any existing buildings to be retained, including nominated setbacks from boundaries and other key site features
• natural ground levels and finished floor levels, to Australian Height Datum
• wall heights and overall building heights for each elevation
• external colours, finishes and materials

Include:

• a copy of a scaled landscape plan in A3 size for the development
• a copy of shadow diagrams (at a scale of 1:100 or 1:200) of the proposed buildings and adjacent structures at 9am, 12pm and 3pm at the September equinox
• a report from a qualified arborist where there are existing trees on the subject site or trees on adjoining properties near the proposed buildings. The report should include:
  • species, height, girth, canopy width and approximate age of the trees proposed for removal
  • a statement regarding the health, structure and vigour of the trees
  • comments in relation to the future health of the tree
  • a recommendation based on all of the above.