Planning Documentation Search
Planning Permit Documents
A planning documentation search is an application to obtain approved (endorsed) documentation associated with planning permits for a particular address.
The documents that may be obtained include:
- Planning Permit
- Endorsed Plans
- Delegate Report
- Any endorsed report, plan or document that forms part of a Permit.
A planning documentation search can provide multiple historic planning permit records for a property that generally date back to the early 1990s.
While we can advise on historic applications, we cannot guarantee the availability of specific documents.
Fees
The application fee is for the retrieval and search of documentation. The fee is non-refundable even if the requested documents cannot be retrieved. If you’re paying by card, a card payment fee applies.
| Application type | Fee |
| Residential Single Dwelling (permits lodged from 2010 onwards only) | $69.40 |
| Residential Single Dwelling (including permits lodged prior to 2010) | $129.60 |
| Multi Unit Development/Commercial (permits lodged from 2010 onwards only) | $124.40 |
| Multi Unit Development/Commercial (including permits lodged prior to 2010) | $388.70 |
There is a cost if you have more than 6 pages or you need printing on paper bigger than A3.
| Scanning and photocopying size | Fee per page |
| First 6 pages (A4 or A3) | Free |
| A4 | $2.30 |
| A3 | $3.10 |
| A2 | $6.20 |
| A1 and A0 | $9.40 |
How to apply for a search
The easiest way to apply for a Planning Documentation Search is online. Follow the steps below:
To set up an account:
- Visit My Port Phillip
- To set up your account for the first time, click ‘Don’t have an account’ and select ‘Register using email’. Complete the form and include your address and contact details. After you ‘Submit’, you will need to verify your email.
- Select ‘Apply for a permit’
- Scroll down to ‘Planning and Building Documentation Search’
- Select ‘Start’
- In the drop-down, select ‘Planning Documentation Search’
Planning documentation search applications are typically closed within 10 business days. Some applications may take longer depending on the age and number of available permits. We may contact you to clarify what specific permits you require.
Help and support
If you have any questions or need help, please contact us:
Online: My Port Phillip online services
Phone: 03 9209 6424
In person: visit the Planning & Building Counter at St Kilda Town Hall during opening hours (8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday)