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The planner will undertake an initial assessment of the application to see if there is enough information to properly assess the proposal and make a decision. 

If there is not enough information, you will receive a letter which includes details of what the planner requires to assess your application; and a lapse date that the information must be provided by. 

The planner may also request changes to the use or development applied for, or changes to plans or documents that accompanied the application and you will be asked to amend the application.

How long do I have to provide more information?

We must give you a minimum of 30 days. Generally, we allow 45 days, however it will be based on the level of information you need to submit. You must provide the requested information before the lapse date.

Can I request extra time?

If you need more time to provide the extra information, you must request this in writing before the due date stated in your request letter. 

You need to include the reasons why you need more time and provide a reasonable revised due date. The planning officer will consider your request and send you a letter with the revised due date.

If your request is not supported, then you have 14 days to supply the information or you can apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to review this decision. 

VCAT: Planning disputes

What happens if I miss the lapse date?

If you do not provide us with all the requested information before the lapse date, the City has no choice but to lapse your application under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. If your application lapses, you will need to lodge a new application and pay the full fees again.

Amending the application 

Before notice is given, you may request to change the use or development applied for, or changes to plans or documents that accompanied your application.  You can apply to amend your application by submitting a section 50 amendment request. 

If you want to change your application after notice, you can apply to amend an application by submitting a section 57 amendment request, which may incur additional fees. 

If you want to change your application after notice, you can apply to amend an application by submitting a section 57 amendment request, which may incur additional fees