Objection form
- 1. OBJECTION TO GRANT OF A PLANNING PERMIT PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 DATE RECEIVED: PLEASE NOTE: 1. Any comments received will be placed on the public file associated with this application and will be available for inspection. 2. Objections received in the form of a petition will be counted as a single objection with all correspondence being directed to the first named on the petition. 3. Some applications are reported to the Planning Committee. It may be possible to speak at a Committee meeting to expand on your concerns. You will be notified if there is an opportunity for this. WHO IS OBJECTING? I/We (Names in block letters) Of (Address) Postcode Telephone No. (Home) (Work) WHAT APPLICATION DO YOU OBJECT TO? What is the permit application number? What is proposed? What land is proposed to be used or developed? Who has applied for the permit? WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR YOUR OBJECTION? (If there is not enough room, attach a separate page.) The personal information requested on this form is being collected by Council for the purpose of meeting its legal obligations under the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The personal information will be solely used by Council for that purpose and may be disclosed to persons viewing the Planning Register. You may apply to Council for access and/or amendment of the information by contacting the Statutory Planning Department in the first instance on 9249 4606. (Updated January 2009)
- 2. HOW WILL YOU BE AFFECTED BY THE GRANT OF A PERMIT? (If there is not enough room, attach a separate page.) Signature Date IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT OBJECTIONS TO PERMIT APPLICATIONS 1. This form is to help you make an objection to an application in a way which complies with the Planning and Environment Act 1987, and which can be readily understood by the responsible authority. There is no requirement under the Act that you use any particular form. 2. Make sure you clearly understand what is proposed before you make an objection. You should inspect the application at the office of the responsible authority. 3. To make an objection you should clearly complete the details on this form and lodge it with the responsible authority as shown on the Public Notice Application for Planning Permit. 4. An objection must: State reasons for your objection; and State how you would be affected if a permit is granted. 5. The responsible authority may reject an objection which it considers has been made primarily to secure or maintain a direct or indirect commercial advantage for the objector. In this case, the Act applies as if the objection had not been made. 6. Any person may inspect an objection during office hours. 7. If your objection relates to an effect on property other than at your address as shown on this form, give details of that property and of your interest in it. 8. To ensure the responsible authority considers your objection, make sure that the authority receives it by the date shown in the notice you were sent or which you saw in a newspaper or on the site. 9. If you object before the responsible authority makes a decision, the authority will tell you its decision. 10. If despite your objection the responsible authority decides to grant the permit, you can appeal against the decision. Details of the appeal procedures are set out on the back of the Notice of Decision which you will receive. An appeal must be made on a prescribed form (obtainable from the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal) and accompanied by the prescribed fee. A copy must be given to the responsible authority. The closing date for appeals is 21 days of the responsible authority giving notice of its decision. 11. If the responsible authority refuses the application, the applicant can also appeal. The provisions are set out on the Refusal of Planning Application which will be issued at that time. Objections may be hand-delivered at any Brimbank Municipal Office or posted to: Planning Department, Brimbank City Council PO Box 70, Sunshine, 3020