Applying to amend or extend a planning permit

You can apply to amend the plans that were endorsed with a planning permit. It is also possible to change the conditions or description of the planning permit, but you must provide justification for the change and the likely effect. 

The process for applying to amend a planning permit is similar to applying for a new permit. Depending on the proposed changes, it may need to be advertised or may need referral to external agencies.

An application to amend a permit or plans must include:

• A completed application to amend a planning permit form
• A covering letter detailing the changes required
• A set of plans
• Payment of the fee

It is important to note that amending a permit does not change its expiry date.

Generally, a planning permit must be commenced within two years of the date of issue and any works must be completed within two years of the commencement date. If the works are not complete, you can apply for an extension of time, however this must be done within the following time frames:

• Before or within 6 months after the permit has expired, where the use or development has not yet started; and
• Before or within 12 months after the permit has expired, where the use or development has lawfully started

If a request for extension of time is made outside of this time frame, it cannot be considered and a new application for a planning permit must be submitted.

Any application for an extension of time must include:

• A completed extension of time for planning permit application form
• A cover letter explaining how much time is required to complete the works
• Payment of the fee