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Customer Service centres closed Friday afternoon 24 October

Stonnington Customer Service centres at 311 Glenferrie Road Malvern, and Prahran Square Visitor Hub will be closed from 12pm Friday 24 October, due to a system upgrade. Both locations will reopen on Monday 27 October at 8.30am, and we look forward to assisting you then.

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Online payments temporarily closed

The City of Stonnington is moving to a new online service system. There may be delays processing applications during the October transition period. Online payments will not be available from Friday 24 October to Monday 27 October.

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Get started: Residential permit requirements

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VicSmart planning applications

If you have a simple planning application, you may qualify for a streamlined 10-day permit process called VicSmart.

Home-based business

Requirements to run a business from home and when you need a planning permit.

Demolition Requests

Find out whether you need consent from Council to conduct demolition works and how to request that consent.

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Build or extend a house

Find out when you need a planning permit and which documents you need when applying.

Build a second home or multiple homes

Find out if you need a planning permit to construct a second home or more on your property.

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When you need a planning permit, documents to prepare.

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Find out if you need a planning permit to construct a driveway or crossover.

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Front fences

Find out if you need a planning permit to demolish or construct a front fence.

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Find out if you need a planning permit to install a pool or spa.

Verandahs and pergolas

Find out if you need a planning permit to build a verandah or pergola.

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Find out if you need a planning permit to build a deck.

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Telephone:03 8290 1333 (all hours)
Post: PO Box 58 Malvern Vic 3144

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Prahran Square, corner Chatham and Izett streets, Prahran
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 5 pm
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