Extend an existing planning permit

Important information when requesting an extension

If you are requesting to extend an existing planning permit, you must make this request:

before or within 6 months after the permit expiry commencement date, where the use or development allowed by the permit has not yet started
within 12 months after the permit expiry completion date, where the development allowed by the permit has lawfully started before the permit expires.

We cannot extend a permit if the request is made outside the above timeframes, and you will not be able to apply to VCAT for a review of the matter.

Documentation you must provide

You will be required to provide the following information:

Proposed time frames for commencement/completion.
Reasons as to why you require the extension.
Proof that the development has lawfully commenced before the expiry date.

Extension of Time Fee Scale

Extension of Time - First request

This fee applies to requests for an extension of time to commence or complete your permit if this is your first request to Council.
Fee $450

Extension of Time - Second Request

This fee applies to requests for an extension of time to commence or complete your permit if your permit has previously been extended and this is your second request to Council.
Fee $600

Extension of Time - Third or subsequent request

This fee applies where Council has previously extended your permit and this is your third or subsequent request for an extension of time.
Fee $750

Extension of Time - VicSmart

This fee applies to any request to extend a VicSmart permit.
This option applies to your VicSmart permit, regardless of the number of previous extension of time requests Council has approved.
Fee $200

If you can’t submit online

If you have attempted to submit online but were unable to do so, please complete a hardcopy Extension of Time to Planning Permit form. This form must be completed by the owner or occupier of the land, if you are not the owner/occupier of the land, you must have written consent to act on their behalf.

You can submit the form and relevant documentation:

Via email to caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au.
Via post addressed to Planning.
In person at one of our Customer Service Centres.

What happens next

A planning officer will assess your application and contact you.

Talk to us

We’re here to help you with your planning questions. To talk to the planner on duty:

Call (03) 9705 5200.
Visit our Customer Service Centre at Bunjil Place.