Objections

When Council receives an application for Planning Application which may cause detriment to another person or the amenity of an area, the proposal is required to be advertised to the public. There are several ways in which this process can be carried out including:

• Letters to properties in the immediate area – this is usually undertaken by the applicant.
• Display of a sign on the subject site; and/or
• Notice in the local newspaper/s

If you feel that you are affected by a proposed development, it is recommended that you view the plans and read any supporting documentation to gain an understanding of what is proposed. If you do not have access to a computer or are unable to visit a library, the application can be view at our Council Offices at Tallangatta and Corryong or contact our planning team who will be able to discuss the application with you over the phone.

Once you have viewed the plans it is recommended that you discuss your concerns with the permit applicant prior to lodging any potential objection. The permit applicant may be able to clarify any questions or concerns and will be able to discuss the design considerations. Speaking to the applicant may sometimes result in potential changes to the design and the lodgement of a revised plan with Council.

You can make a submission/objection by:

• Viewing the dedicated webpage of applications and making an online objection contained within the relevant application. https://towong.greenlightopm.com/search-advertising?appTypeID=1
• Completing the relevant form below and posting/delivering it to 32 Towong Street Tallangatta
• Sending an e-mail to planning@towong.vic.gov.au- please ensure the subject line contains the planning permit number, address of the proposal and 'Planning Permit Objection'. The e-mail needs to contain your name, contact details, postal address, planning permit number of the proposal, address of the proposal and the reasons for your objection.

Within a few days of your submission you will receive a formal acknowledgement e-mail and your objection will be uploaded on Council's website.

Will my objection be made public?

Your objection and the personal information provided is collected by Towong Shire Council for the purposes of the planning process as set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. If you do not provide your name and address, Council will not be able to consider your submission. We need this information to keep you informed of the progress of the application and to advise you of Council's decision.

Your objection will be available at the Towong Shire Office at Tallangatta and Corryong for any person to inspect and copies may be made available to the applicant for the relevant period set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987 . You must not submit any personal information or copyright material of third parties without their informed consent. By submitting the material, you agree that the use of the material as detailed above does not breach any third party’s right to privacy and copyright.

Additionally, a redacted version of your objection will be made available online with personal information removed.

Once advertising is complete and the final decision on the planning application is issued, proposed plans and objections are removed from Council's website.

Appeal rights

Council is not always the final arbiter of an application. A permit applicant or an objector may lodge an appeal with the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) if dissatisfied with Council's decision.

Rights of appeal are summarised on the notice of decision that is mailed to all parties. For more information, visit the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal website.