Appealing a planning permit decision at VCAT

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If you disagree with a Council planning decision, you can appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

VCAT appeals

The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is an independent Victorian state government tribunal that hears and decides on a range of disputes.

If you are dissatisfied with a planning decision made by Council, you can apply to have the decision reviewed by VCAT.

Visit the VCAT website to:

find more information on the process
see the timeframes to lodge an appeal
lodge an application for a review of a planning permit decision made by Council.

In some circumstances, VCAT ask us to publish plans and materials relating to a hearing. We publish this information here as soon as practical.

For more information, contact:

VCAT's Planning and Environment registry staff

Council's Statutory Planning department

Contact Planning Services and we will get back to you.

Or call our Statutory Planning team on 9298 8000.