Our Statutory Planning Department is responsible for assessing and enforcing planning permit applications in accordance with the Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.
The department also coordinates the issue of subdivision permits and the release of plans of subdivision and works closely with our Strategy Unit on the formation of policies and planning scheme amendments in accordance with the future vision of the Council.
There is always a Planning Technical Officer and Town Planner available at the Hopetoun Mill Office to answer your queries between 8.30am and 5pm weekdays, with the exception of 9am - 10.30am alternate Wednesdays. If you wish to see a specific planner, please phone ahead on 5434 6355 to make an appointment.
For larger, more complex proposals, it is suggested you contact the Planning Department to determine whether a pre-application meeting would be of assistance.
A Town Planner attends the Heathcote service centre at 125 High Street, Heathcote every Thursday and is available from 10am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm – 4pm. The Heathcote service centre can be contacted on 5433 3211.
15 Hopetoun Street, Bendigo 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday The Planning Department meets on alternate Wednesdays from 9am - 10.30am. Please note that a Planner is less likely to be available for counter enquiries during this time. Phone: 5434 6355 Fax: 5434 6334 email: planningenquiries@bendigo.vic.gov.au
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