VicSmart is a streamlined assessment process for straight forward planning permit applications. Classes of application are identified in the planning scheme as being VicSmart and have specified requirements for information, assessment processes and decision guidelines.

Key features of VicSmart include:

• a 10-day permit process
• applications are not advertised
• information to be submitted with an application and what council can consider is pre-set

Applicants Guide to Lodging a VicSmart Application

Fast Decisions for Simple Planning Applications Brochure

Checklist 1 - Realign a boundary between two lots

Checklist 2 - Subdivide land into lots each containing an existing building or carparking space

Checklist 3 - Subdivide land with an approved development into two lots

Checklist 4 - Construct a front fence in a residential zone

Checklist 5 - Construct a building or works in a commercial or industrial zone, Capital City Zone, Docklands Zone or Mixed Use Zone

Checklist 6 - Construct a fence in an overlay

Checklist 7 - Remove, destroy or lop one tree

Checklist 8 - Minor subdivision, minor buildings and works, painting or tree lopping in a Heritage Overlay

Checklist 10 - Display a sign in a commercial or industrial zone, Capital City Zone or Docklands Zone

Checklist 11 - Reduce a carparking requirement

Checklist 12 - Reduce or waive loading/unloading requirements

VicSmart Application Form