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Planning

Planning Permits

A planning permit is a legal document issued by Council for the use or development of a specific property. Find out more about what types of projects require a planning permit.

Planning Fees

Find out about the fees you need to pay when lodging a planning application with Council.

Planning Guidelines and Zoning

The Hume Planning Scheme is a statutory document which outlines rules and regulations for how land can be used, developed and protected in Hume.

Applications at Advertising

The advertised documents will remain on Council’s website until the notification process has been completed (a minimum of 14 days from commencement).

Property Information

This service supplies customers with professional information regarding planning controls and copies of permits and plans.

Properties in Hume have planning controls that specify when planning permits are required and the Hume City Council Planning Investigations Team is responsible for enforcing breaches of the Hume Planning Scheme, breaches of planning permits and related agreements.

Pre-Application Meetings

A pre-application meeting with Council planning officers can help you to identify potential issues with your planning proposal and can streamline the permit process.

Planning Permit Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ guide for the planning permit process clarifies common questions and explains key concepts around the planning process.