Free tools

Free Victorian Planning Tools

Five free tools to help you navigate the Victorian planning system. Each uses official State data — no sign-up required.

Do I need a planning permit?

Enter any VIC address to see your zone, overlays, and permit triggers — backed by live VicPlan data.

Planning permit cost calculator

Estimate your council application fee by project type and cost band. Official State fee schedule (2025–26).

VicSmart eligibility checker

See if your project qualifies for the 10-business-day VicSmart streamlined pathway.

Document checklist

Get a tailored lodgement checklist — core documents, project-specific, and overlay-triggered documents.

Permit timeline estimator

Stage-by-stage timeline from lodgement to decision. Realistic range + statutory clock explained.