The Kingston Planning Scheme is the legislative framework which is used to assess all developments within the City of Kingston. Please click on the following link to access an on-line version of the Kingston Planning Scheme.

Kingston Planning Scheme

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

The Department of Transport, Planning and Local Infrastructure (DTPLI), provide a wide range of information in relation to Planning Permit processes, and the requirements for obtaining a Planning Permit. In addition to this you will be able to access all Planning Schemes, Zoning Information, and information on legislation and regulations. Please click on the following link to access the Department of Planning and Community Development Website.

Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning

Land Victoria

The Land Victoria website provides a range of services, and will allow you to purchase a variety of property reports, and / or title details that are required in most cases to be submitted with your Application for Planning Permit. To order a property report or Certificate of Title and / or related documents, please click on one of the following link:

Landata

Alternatively for a fee of $50, Council's City Development department can obtain a copy of Certificate of Title on your behalf, please view the Certificate of Title page for further information.

Melbourne Water

If your site is affected by a flood overlay you may need to obtain flood level information and development advice. To access Melbourne Water's Planning and Building page, please click on the following link:

Melbourne Water (Planning and Building Information)

VCAT

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal hears and detremines Planning and Environmental Disputes. For further information in relation to this process, please click on the following link to access the VCAT website:

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)

Civil Disputes

From time to time issues arise that are outside of City of Kingston jurisdiction, and are considered a 'civil matter'. An example of such an issue is boundary fencing between neighbouring properties. When such disputes arise, the matter is usually referred to the Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria. This is a free dispute resolution service funded by the Victorian Government. For more information in relation to the dispute Settlement Centre, please click the following link:

Dispute Setttlement Centre of Victoria

SPEAR

The majority of Subdivision Applications submitted to Council are submitted and processed through an online planning system known as SPEAR. SPEAR allows applications to be compiled, lodged, managed, referred, approved and tracked online, anytime. To access SPEAR, please click the following link:

SPEAR (Online Subdivision Applications)

ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS VICTORIA

If your site is located in an area listed for Cultural Sensitivity by Aboriginal Affairs Victoria then you may be required to submit a Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) for more information in relation to the CHMP requirements, please click on the following link:

Aboriginal Affairs Victoria

BUILDING COMMISSION

For information in relation to building permit requirements, and / or regulations, please click on the following link:

Building Commission Website (Victorian Building Authority).

Alternatively, you can refer to the City of Kingston Statutory Building Website Page.