Planning permits - non-residential
Planning permits are sometimes required before starting a new business.
In this section
Development on land subject to flooding
It is important to consider flood risk in planning decisions to avoid intensifying the impact of flooding.
Environmentally Sustainable Development
This process helps us meet our responsibility to protect what we enjoy today for future generations.
Heritage Overlays
If your property is within a Heritage Overlay, planning permission will be needed to build or renovate.
Liquor licences
Planning permits are only required for some types of liquor licences.
Making amendments to planning permits
Any person entitled to act on a planning permit can apply to Council to amend that permit.
New businesses and car parking
Information and checklists for anyone planning to start a new business in Boroondara.
Notification of a planning application
If your application could cause loss, damage or injury to another person, you must advertise your planning application.
Request to endorse a plan or document
If you are lodging plans or documents to satisfy a permit condition, you will need to fill in a Plan Endorsement Request form.
Restrictive covenants
This is a private agreement between land owners which may restrict the way land may be used and developed.
Running a business from home
If you are planning to run a business from home, there are specific requirements and responsibilities you should be aware of.
Safer by Design
This fact sheet includes a number of simple, effective measures to achieve a safer public and private domain.
Signs
Check here to see if you need a permit before putting up an advertising sign.
Universal access
This fact sheet assists applicants and designers to meet requirements providing equitable access to people with disabilities.
Awnings and verandahs
Read information sourced from a wide range of references including relevant Australian building standards and regulations.