What is the difference between a Planning Permit and Building Permits?
Planning Permits and Building Permits are two separate and distinct approvals. Generally Planning Permits relate to the use and development of land, where as, Building Permits relate to the structural matters and compliance with the building regulations. Depending on the buildings and/or works, some proposals require both Planning and Building approval, some require only one.
Planning Permits can only be issued by Council, VCAT or the Minister for Planning, while Building Permits can be obtained from any registered Building Surveyor.
Some new or altered domestic or stock (and aesthetic) dams within a rural residential area are now required to be registered with their local water corporation. Information related to dams is available from www.ourwater.vic.gov.au/saving/farms/dams.
Planning Permit Application Process How to Complete a Planning Permit Application Form Planning Permit Application Form Application Checklist Planning Permit Amendment Process How to Complete a Planning Permit Amendment Application Form Planning Permit
The strategic planning function of Council provides services across the whole of the municipality, and Council is charged with the responsibility under the planning and Environment Act (1987) to formulate, evaluate and implement sound land use planning
The heritage places within the Rural City of Swan Hill provide tangible links with the past for the local community and they enrich the experience of tourists and other visitors. Heritage places are throughout the municipality along the Murray River
A copy of the Planning Scheme Maps and Ordinance is available for inspection at Council’s Swan Hill and Robinvale Offices.A copy of the planning scheme is available at the link below. Swan Hill Planning Scheme (external site)
