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Infrastructure applications
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Tree Works permit applicationIf you want to prune or remove a mature tree on private property in Merri-bek, you must first obtain a Tree Works permit from Council.
Bin Capacity Change Food Organics, Recycling and GlassChange the size of your Food Organics, Recycling or Glass bin.
Bin Capacity Change GarbageChange the size of your Garbage bin. A fee applies to this service.
Hard Waste Collection PaidThis service is for:
- Properties that need additional hard waste collected at a property.
- Properties that do not have council bins and would like to book a hard waste service.
Bundled Branches Collection PaidThis service is for:
- Properties that need additional bundled branches collected at a property.
- Properties that do not have council bins and would like to book a bundled branches service.
Bulk Cardboard Collection PaidThis service is for:
- Properties that need additional bulk cardboard collected at a property.
- Properties that do not have council bins and would like to book a bulk cardboard service.
Bin Recollection FeeOrder and pay for your recycling, food and garden organics, or glass bin to be recollected.
Bin Recollection Fee GarbageOrder and pay for your garbage bin to be recollected. This service has a fee of $35.
Bin Selection - Fortnightly Rubbish Trial ONLYThis service has no fee and is for:
- Residents and businesses in the fortnightly general rubbish trial area (Brunswick West and Hadfield) only.
- Participants select the capacity of their rubbish bin (red or dark green lidded bin) required for the trial.
- Applications are available to residents from the 1st Feb 2025.
Road works and filming permit applications
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Filming permitYou may need a filming permit from Council if you are filming or taking photography on a road, footpath, nature strip, open space, or car park which is owned or managed by Merri-bek Council.
Building permit applications
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Pool compliance certificate inspectionsRequest a pool inspection to obtain a pool compliance certificate - fees apply
S80 Lodgement by Registered Building SurveyorLodge a section 80 building notification online.
S30 Lodgement by Registered Building SurveyorLodge a section 30 building permit and plans online.
Final Lodgement by Registered Building SurveyorLodge a Certificate of Final Inspection and/or Occupancy Permit.
Private Building Surveyor Miscellanous DocumentsLodge amendments, variations, extensions of time and other miscellaneous documents related to a S30 building permit.
Report and consent
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Demolition - Section 29ALodge an application for the report and consent of Council for demolition under Section 29A of the Building Act 1993.
Part 5 - SitingLodge an application for the report and consent of Council for siting variations under Part 5 of the Building Regulations 2018
Flood AreasLodge an application for the report and consent of Council if your property is located in an area liable to flooding

Protection of the PublicLodge an application for the report and consent of Council for protection of public areas pursuant to Regulation 116 of the Building Regulations 2018.
Build Over EasementLodge an application for the report and consent of Council to build over an easement pursuant to Regulation 130 of the Building Regulations 2018
Projections Beyond the Street AlignmentLodge an application for the report and consent of Council to allow projections beyond the street alignment pursuant to Regulation 109 of the Building Regulations 2018
Planning meetings and enquiries
If you require copies of building plans or occupancy permits, see Building plans below.
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Planning property enquiry - residentialTo request planning information in writing about a residential property, including outstanding planning enforcement matters, questions about what you can do on the site or whether you need a permit for a second dwelling. Fees apply.
Planning property enquiry - commercialTo request planning information in writing about a commercial property, including liquor licensing enquiries, outstanding planning enforcement matters and questions about what you can do on the site. Fees apply.
Planning Property Enquiry - Copies of PlansTo request a copy of a planning permit and endorsed plans for a property. Only one permit and set of endorsed documents/plans will be provided for each application. The documents will be provided electronically. The fee is a search fee and will not be refunded if the requested permit and plans cannot be provided. If you are unsure which planning permit you need we will provide the latest approved permit and endorsed documents for the site. Please Note: If you require copies of building permits, building plans and documents, or occupancy permits/certificates of final inspection, please refer to Building Plans below.
Planning additional requests
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Further InformationIf you have had a further information request for a current planning application, pre-application or a Better Quality Development pre-application you can upload the further information here.

To request an extension of time to submit further information, please upload a document outlining the reasons for your request here.

If the further information you are submitting also contains an amendment request under Section 50 or 57 then DO NOT upload it here instead use the “Application to amend a planning permit application type” below.
Application to amend a planning permit applicationTo apply to amend a planning application before a decision has been made. Fees will apply if the application has already been advertised (Section 50 or Section 57 Amendment).

If you already have a planning permit and endorsed plans you'll need to apply for a Section 72 Amendment to a planning permit. To do this visit amendment to a planning permit.
Upload plans for endorsement required by a planning permit conditionOnce a planning permit has been issued and there are conditions on the permit requiring changes to plans and/or other documents to be submitted so that a set of plans can be endorsed.
Upload other plans and documents required by a planning permit either before construction/occupation or after constructionOnce a planning permit has been issued and a set of plans have already been endorsed but there are conditions on the permit that require other reports or plans to be submitted eg pre-occupation follow up reports for SDA/acoustic reports, environmental audit reports etc
Application for extension of timeTo apply to extend the permit start or completion date, if you have been issued a permit. You must be the owner or have the owners written consent to apply.
VCAT documentsTo upload documents required to be submitted to Council as part of a VCAT appeal
Upload statutory declarationIf you need to upload the statutory declaration and photo of the sign after advertising an application.
Building plans
If you require copies of planning permits and endorsed plans, see Planning meetings and enquiries above.
 Application typeWhat's this for?
Copy of building permit plans or documentsYou must be the owner or have the owner's written consent to view plans. Fees apply. Please note: This type of application only relates to obtaining copies of building permits, building plans and documents, or occupancy permits/certificates of final inspection. For old planning permits and endorsed plans, please refer to Planning meetings and enquiries > Planning Property Enquiry - Copies of Plans.