Statement of compliance
To receive our consent to issue a statement of compliance, developers must confirm that they have met the planning permit and offer conditions that relate to their subdivision.
To receive our consent to issue a statement of compliance, developers must confirm that they have met the planning permit and offer conditions that relate to their subdivision.
Developers and their consultants are required to prepare and submit a stormwater management strategy for review by Melbourne Water.
Urban developers can pay the stormwater offset rate if they're unable to treat stormwater within their development to meet best practice standards.
If council have determined that your application qualifies as a VicSmart application you will need our formal consent prior to lodging your permit application at council.
An official flood level certificate states the estimated maximum floodwater height for a property, known as the flood level. It is required for certain planning and land development applications, including some council planning permits.
If you’re planning to build over or near any of our easements or underground assets you’ll need to get our consent before starting any work.
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