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Local Law Activity Permit

You will need a permit to use City of Ballarat land for small temporary activities.Small temporary activities:have less than 100 people in attendanceuse minimal equipmentLarger events will need an Event Permit

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Request a change to the permit timeline

Please contact the team via:Email: planninginfo@ballarat.vic.gov.auPhone: 53205500

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Before applying for a planning permit

Determine if you need a planning permit, and if so, ensure you have all your information ready to lodge an application.

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Apply for a planning permit

Great news! It’s time to lodge your planning application.Before applying, you need to have the following information:A full and current (no older than 30 days) copy of your Certificate of Title including the Plan of Subdivision and correct ownership details. A full copy of any registered restrictive covenant or Section 173 Agreement that may apply to your land. A digital copy of your plans and supporting documentsLodge your applica...

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Change my approved planning permit

If you want to change your permit you must submit a formal amendment under Section 72 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. A Section 72 Amendment is treated the same as a planning permit application and is subject to the same assessment process. Depending on the complexity of the application, this may result in a similar time frame to the processing of your original planning permit. Before proceeding, make sure you have...

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Heritage planning permits

Council employ a team of dedicated full-time Heritage Advisors to help guide the decision-making process. Council’s Advisors may be engaged via the Statutory Planning team and are able to provide guidance at pre-application and application stages in consultation with Planning Officers.With reference to the relevant provisions of the Ballarat Planning Scheme and Heritage Victoria’s development guidelines (below) advice can be provided with regards...

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Permits issued for controlled burns

The City of Ballarat is now issuing permits to landowners who have applied to undertake controlled burning for farming purposes.   Permits are issued under the Country Fire Authority Act 1958 by the City of Ballarat Fire Prevention Officer, allowing landowners and managers to undertake controlled burning during the Fire Danger Period under very strict guidelines, from 1 March 2021.    The permits is...

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Heritage permit received for lake lighting

The City of Ballarat on Friday 27 May, 2022 received notification from Heritage Victoria a planning permit has been issued to install 181 lighting poles along the extent of the Steve Moneghetti track around Lake Wendouree. The work will include electrical cabling to be installed via directional and hand boring, and four electrical cabinets.   The location for the permit approved on Friday sits within the Heritage Overlay ar...

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City of Ballarat applies for a Heritage Victoria Permit

Public submissions are open for the City of Ballarat’s application for a Heritage Victoria (HV) permit for the portion of the Lake Wendouree Lighting Project covered by an Interim Protection Order (IPO). The permit relates to the installation of approximately 181, 5m-high, LED Luminaire light poles approximately 25-30m apart along the Steve Moneghetti Track A Notice for an IPO on the Lake Wendouree precinct was issued in M...

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Heritage Victoria Permit Approved for Lake Lighting

Ballarat’s Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park Lake lighting Project has been granted a permit from Heritage Victoria for the installation of lighting in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens precinct which is a Heritage Victoria listed site. The $2.5million State Government-funded project proposes to deliver more than 220 lights around the Steve Moneghetti track, providing extended hours for the lake’s 345,000 annual users and increased opportunities t...