Request formal written planning advice

If you require Council's planning advice in writing, you can request formal written planning advice for the applicable fee.

This service is appropriate if you need:

  • planning advice provided on Council letterhead
  • a written response for your records
  • written confirmation of the planning controls affecting a property
  • Council's written opinion on whether a planning permit is likely to be required for a specific proposal.

Your written advice will generally include:

  • relevant planning zones and overlays
  • applicable planning controls and provisions
  • an assessment of whether a planning permit is likely to be required
  • any other planning matters relevant to your proposal.

Please note that written planning advice is based on the information provided at the time of the request and does not constitute a planning permit or guarantee that a future planning permit application will be supported or approved.

Apply online

Step 1.Have your details ready

You will need to provide:

  • Property details
  • Type of use/development you propose
  • Contact details 

Step 2.Have your credit card ready

Please note we only accept Visa or MasterCard.

Step 3.Submit the online form and pay the fee

Request formal written planning advice

Fees

Planning advice 2026/27
Request formal written planning advice $146.00

What happens next?

  • We will send you an email receipt to confirm we have received your application
  • We will aim to supply the requested information within 14 days