Urgent issues or incidents can be reported to Colac Otway Shire Council 24-hours a day on 5232 9400.
There are two streams of planning permit applications:
It is important that you understand which type of application you need to apply for as the information that is required to be submitted with your application will be different. Applications meeting the VicSmart criteria are generally simple applications and have a 10 day assessment timeframe.
It is recommended that you consult Council's Planning Department early in the process of preparing an application to ensure you are aware of all submission requirements. Council cannot process an application until all relevant information and applicable fees have been lodged.
Please refer to the General Planning Application checklist to ensure you have all relevant documents when submitting an application. For application fees, please refer to the Planning Fee Schedule.
Incorporated Documents, Structure Plans and other Strategic Documents can be found at: Plans, Frameworks and Strategies
Native Vegetation Removal Regulations - Applicants Guide June 2023 - DEECA(PDF, 2MB)