Objection to Grant a Planning Permit
This form can be used to help you make an objection to an application, in a way which complies with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and which can be readily understood by the responsible authority. There is no requirement under the Act that you use any particular form.
Make sure you clearly understand what is proposed before you make an objection. You should inspect the application at our office or call one of our Planning Support Officers on 8290 3329 to have the advertised material emailed to you.
To make an objection, you should clearly complete the details on this form and lodge it with the responsible authority, as shown on the Public Notice's Application for Planning Permit.
An objection must:
- State the reason for your objection
- State how you would be affected if a permit is granted
The responsible authority may reject an objection that it considers has been made primarily to secure or maintain a direct or indirect commercial advantage for the objector. In this case, the Act applies as if the objection has not been made.
Petitions and Multiple Signatories
Petitions are counted as one objection regardless of the number of signatories. Separate objections are required from each petitioner if you wish to have objector status and appeal rights otherwise only the first signatory OR any other person as directed, will be registered as an objector.
PLEASE NOTE OBJECTIONS ARE NOT CONFIDENTIAL - as required by S57 of the Planning & Environment Act, Council must make a copy of every objection available to any person to inspect, free of charge, during business hours.
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