Fast-tracked minor and priority applications

Your planning proposal or application may be eligible for fast-tracking if it meets certain criteria. 

We have three fast track processes:

VicSmart applications

VicSmart is a process for straightforward subdivisions, fences, advertising signage and minor buildings and works.

Contact our Building and Planning department on 03 9217 2170 or buildplan@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to find out if your project is eligible.

Fast Lane applications

Fast Lane is a simple and fast process for assessing planning permit applications for single dwellings on lot sizes less than 300 m2 within our growth areas. The service offers a 15 day turnaround time.

You can apply for this service if you plan to build:

  • a single dwelling
  • on a lot less than 300m2
  • where a development plan overlay applies
  • in suburbs such as Epping, Mernda, Doreen, South Morang or Wollert.

Apply for Fast Lane

Priority development applications

We have a priority development application process for projects that deliver community benefit and local employment opportunities to the City of Whittlesea.

To be eligible, applications must contribute to:

  • employment generation
  • community wellbeing
  • environmental sustainability
  • critical infrastructure
  • geographic location.

Contact our Building and Planning department on 03 9217 2170 or buildplan@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to learn more about this process, or refer to the documents below.

Download information about the priority development assessment process:

Priority Development Assessment Process (PDF, 2MB)

These services help you get your application processed faster. 

You can also lodge your application through our online planning application portal.

To discuss your planning permit, or find out if one of these fast track processes applies to your plans, contact our Building and Planning department on 03 9217 2170 or buildplan@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

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