How to change a permit
Understand which type of change you need
There are three types of changes (amendments). You need to know which type you need before submitting your request.
Significant changes - Section 72
You must submit an amendment called ‘Section 72’ if your change affects either:
- the reason for the permit
- the permit conditions.
(The name comes from the related part of the Planning and Environment Act.)
We may need to advertise Section 72 amendments to neighbours and other relevant people.
Small changes to approved plans
If you’re making small changes to approved plans, you can submit an amendment called ‘Secondary Consent’.
However, if we need to advertise your changes we’ll contact you and ask for a Section 72 amendment.
Ask for an extension of time
If you are the property owner or have the owner’s consent, you may apply for an extension of time to your planning permit.
You can apply in either of these circumstances:
- The approved use or development has not started and you submit your request before the permit expires, or within 6 months after the permit expiry date.
- The approved development has started, and you submit your request within 12 months after the permit expiry date.
Please note that extension of time requests submitted outside these timeframes cannot be considered under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
Submit your request
You can submit your request online.
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If you need to submit via a paper form, you can download the below paper forms and email to council@stonnington.vic.gov.au.
We make a decision
An amendment decision will be one of the following outcomes:
- Amended Planning Permit (supported, no objections)
- Notice of Decision (supported, objections)
- Refusal (not supported, with our without objections).
Appealing an outcome
Applicants and objectors can appeal to VCAT if dissatisfied with Council’s decision. Learn more about how to appeal a planning decision.