Planning guides
Free, plain-English guides to the planning system — how to object to a development, how to appeal a decision at the tribunal, and how permits work. Written so you can act, not just read.
Objecting to a development
before the decisionA development near you that worries you? These guides explain your objection rights, what counts as a valid planning ground, and the timeframes — state by state.
Objecting in Victoria
Your objection rights, valid grounds & timing
Objecting in New South Wales
Your submission rights, valid grounds & timing
Objecting in Queensland
Your submission rights, valid grounds & timing
Objecting in South Australia
Your representation rights, valid grounds & timing
Objecting in Tasmania
Your representation rights, valid grounds & timing
Not sure if your concerns count? Run the free Objection Grounds Check — an instant read of which of your concerns are valid planning grounds.
Appealing a decision
after the decisionA decision gone the wrong way? These guides explain who can appeal, the (strict) deadlines, and what a strong tribunal submission needs — state by state.
Appealing in Victoria
VCAT · who can appeal, deadlines & what helps
Appealing in New South Wales
the Land and Environment Court · who can appeal, deadlines & what helps
Appealing in Queensland
the Planning and Environment Court · who can appeal, deadlines & what helps
Appealing in South Australia
the ERD Court · who can appeal, deadlines & what helps
Appealing in Tasmania
TASCAT · who can appeal, deadlines & what helps
Planning permits
How the planning system works — when you need a permit and how to read the controls.