Forms and guidelines
The following forms and guidelines relate to various planning and construction applications, as well as activies that may require a Local Law permit. For more information or to conduct an activity in the Borough of Queenscliffe not listed below, please contact Customer Service on (03) 5258 1377 or visit Council's offices at 50 Learmonth Street, Queenscliff.
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Planning - forms |
Apply to amend a planning permit
Application for planning permit (VicSmart)
Planning permit and subdivision application fees
Object to a planning permit application
Secondary consent amendment form
Apply for an extension of time to a planning permit
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Planning - guidelines |
Amending or extending a planning permit
Best practice sustainable building design
Building or extending a dwelling
Minor buildings and works in commercial areas
Native vegetation removal/lopping
A Guide to Public Notification
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Construction |
Request for copy of building plans
Apply to build over an easement
Building surveyors consent application form
Apply to add or remove plants on council land
Apply to place bin/skip on public land or street
Utility service connections or modifications
A generic Local Law permit application is required for conducting any of, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Using a crane, hoist or movable platform, etc. on public land
- Erecting a booth, stall or scaffolding on public land
- Lighting a fire in the open.
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Business and trading |
Apply to place goods for display on footpath
Apply to place tables and chairs on footpath
Apply to place A-frame sign or other sign on footpath
Apply to film in the Borough of Queenscliffe (plus addendum)
Apply to consume alcohol on public land
A generic Local Law permit application is required for conducting any of, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Itinerant trading (mobile or temporary business)
- Selling or hiring, or offering for sale or hire, goods or service
- Selling raffle or lottery tickets
- Street appeals
- Singing, playing a musical instrument, delivering a public address, or using sound-amplifying equipment on public land
- Holding a garage sale.
Outdoor dining in response to COVID-19
Apply for outdoor eating facility (new)
Apply for outdoor eating facility (existing)
Apply for consent by neighbouring property
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Vehicles and transport |
Apply for a disabled parking permit
Apply to land a helicopter (form available upon request)
A generic Local Law permit application is required for conducting any of, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Removing paint from, painting, or repairing a vehicle or boat
- Flying an engine-powered model airplane
- Camping or keeping a caravan
- Conducting a road activity, including cycle races.
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Animals |
A generic Local Law permit application is required for conducting any of, but not limited to, the following activities:
- Keeping more animals or birds than prescribed by Council
- Keeping an animal or bird not listed by Council
- Bringing a horse or donkey onto public land.