Appeal a planning decision

If you are dissatisfied with an outcome you can appeal the decision.

Applicants

If you applied for a planning permit, you may wish to appeal a decision if:

  • your permit has been refused
  • you are dissatisfied with the conditions placed on the permit.

Check the back of the planning decision for details on how to appeal.

Objectors

If you have objected to a planning application and are dissatisfied with the outcome, you can appeal the decision.

Check the back of the planning decision for details on how to appeal.

How to appeal a decision

Check you are in the right timeframe

You must appeal:

  • applicant - within 60 days of the decision
  • objector - within 28 days of the decision.

Appeal to VCAT

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) handles all planning applications appeals for applicants and objectors.

To find out how to submit and what to prepare, contact VCAT.

Appeal to VCAT

Receive an outcome

VCAT will send a copy of its decision in writing to all parties involved with the appeal.

Appeal to VCAT

Contact us

If you have any questions, call the planning department on 03 8290 3329.

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