Increasing number of planning permit applications

Published on 26 July 2019

Gannawarra Shire Council has received more than 100 planning permit applications in a financial year for the first time since 2014/2015.

The State Government’s Planning Permit Activity Report for 2018/2019 revealed Council received 133 planning permit applications during the previous financial year.

This figure is 35 more than the total number of applications received in the 2017/2018 financial year and is the first time in four years application numbers exceeded 100.

The Planning Permit Activity Report also recognised Council’s efforts in reducing the median processing days it took responsible authorities to determine the outcome of planning permit applications, with the figure dropping from 51 days in 2017/2018 to 35 days last financial year.

“It is pleasing to see the number of planning permit applications have continued to increase in the past three years,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“These statistics recognise the work Council staff put in with applicants to ensure projects meet planning regulations.”

Anyone considering a change in the way they use their land or a development in the Gannawarra is encouraged to contact Council’s planning team on (03) 5450 9333.

Planning Permit Activity in Gannawarra Shire – 2011/2012 to 2018/2019

Year

Number of applications received

Median processing days to responsible authority determination

2018/2019

133

35

2017/2018

98

51

2016/2017

97

43

2015/2016

97

44

2014/2015

109

43

2013/2014

110

35

2012/2013

105

28

2011/2012

64

40