Apply for a single dwelling permit

You will need a single dwelling permit to:

extend or construct a dwelling on a lot with areas less than 300m2
alter a dwelling in an Overlay
remove or lop vegetation (more than one tree) on a site where there is a single dwelling.

We prefer you submit your application online. If you do not want to apply online, you can lodge your application by mail, email or in person.

Submitted documents must be redacted to remove personal information. If you do not supply appropriately redacted documents, Council will undertake this for a fee. See Council’s Redacting Plans and Documents Guide

Online

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

A complete copy of the Certificate of Title that is no older than 3 months, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.
A credit or debit card to pay the relevant fee. This fee is for the lodgement of your application and does not include the cost of giving notice of your application, if required. Note: we are unable to accept an Amex or Diners card online.

Step 2.Read the checklist

Read the SBO/LSIO Checklist(PDF, 689KB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Submit your application

Apply online

Step 4.What happens next?

Visit our Planning permit application process page to find out how we will assess your application.

Email

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

A complete copy of the Certificate of Title that is no older than 3 months, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.

Step 2.Read the checklist

Read the SBO/LSIO Checklist(PDF, 689KB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Planning Permit(PDF, 907KB) form.

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

info@frankston.vic.gov.au

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee. This fee is for the lodgement of your application and does not include the cost of giving notice of your application, if required.

Visit our Planning permit application process page to find out how we will assess your application.

Mail

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

A complete copy of the Certificate of Title that is no older than 3 months, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.

Step 2.Read the checklist

Read the SBO/LSIO Checklist(PDF, 689KB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Planning Permit(PDF, 907KB) form.

Step 4.Submit your application

Send your completed form and supporting documents to:

Frankston City Council
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee. This fee is for the lodgement of your application and does not include the cost of giving notice of your application, if required.

Visit our Planning permit application process page to find out how we will assess your application.

In person

Step 1.Prepare your application

Your application must include:

A complete copy of the Certificate of Title that is no older than 3 months, including any restrictions such as a Section 173 Agreement. You can obtain a Certificate of Title from the Landata website.

Step 2.Read the checklist

Read the SBO/LSIO Checklist(PDF, 689KB) to make sure you have included any additional information required for your specific permit type.

Step 3.Download the application form

Download and complete the Application for Planning Permit(PDF, 907KB) form.

Step 4.Submit your application

Visit our Customer Service Centre between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Frankston Civic Centre
30 Davey Street
Frankston

Step 5.What happens next?

We will contact you to pay the relevant fee. This fee is for the lodgement of your application and does not include the cost of giving notice of your application, if required.

Visit our Planning permit application process page to find out how we will assess your application.