Appealing a Decision

Once notified of Council’s decision on a planning application, parties may make an application for review (appeal) to Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT):

• Objectors to the application have 21 days from the serving of the Notice of Decision to appeal against Council’s decision.
• The applicant has 60 days from the serving of the Notice of Decision to appeal against a refusal of a permit or against conditions of a permit.

Further information

Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
Level 7, 55 King Street
Melbourne 3000
Phone: (03) 9628 9777
Fax: (03) 9628 9789
Website: www.vcat.vic.gov.au