The VCAT process
What is VCAT?
The Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT) is a State Government-appointed panel that independently reviews planning decisions made by councils.
VCAT have recently changed their phone number, please call 1300 018 228 for further assistance.
When do I go to VCAT?
Our decision about a planning permit application does not necessarily have to be final.
If you are unhappy with a Yarra City Council decision you can review this decision with the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT).
Appeals to VCAT may be objections to:
- granting of a permit
- a refusal of a permit
- conditions placed on a permit/or lack thereof
What is a failure to determine?
You can also lodge an application for review to VCAT if we take more than 60 days to make a decision on your application. This is a failure to determine. You must carefully consider the likely timeframes associated with this process.
Notice of decision
If you have been issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit we cannot issue a permit until we have received written notification from VCAT that no appeals have been lodged.
For more information about the VCAT process, download the Planning proceedings at VCAT factsheet.
The VCAT process
What is VCAT?
The Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT) is a State Government-appointed panel that independently reviews planning decisions made by councils.
VCAT have recently changed their phone number, please call 1300 018 228 for further assistance.
When do I go to VCAT?
Our decision about a planning permit application does not necessarily have to be final.
If you are unhappy with a Yarra City Council decision you can review this decision with the Victorian Civil and Administration Tribunal (VCAT).
Appeals to VCAT may be objections to:
- granting of a permit
- a refusal of a permit
- conditions placed on a permit/or lack thereof
What is a failure to determine?
You can also lodge an application for review to VCAT if we take more than 60 days to make a decision on your application. This is a failure to determine. You must carefully consider the likely timeframes associated with this process.
Notice of decision
If you have been issued a Notice of Decision to Grant a Permit we cannot issue a permit until we have received written notification from VCAT that no appeals have been lodged.
For more information about the VCAT process, download the Planning proceedings at VCAT factsheet.
