City of Greater Bendigo Statutory and Strategic Planners are delighted to be among key exhibitors at the McKean McGregor Building & Living Expo, taking place from 2.30pm to 7.30pm this Friday, November 7 at the Novo Centre, Bendigo Baptist Church, Junortoun.
The free expo brings together a wide range of experts including builders, land developers, finance professionals, designers, and product suppliers to help demystify the home-building and planning journey.
Attendees are invited to speak with City Strategic Planners and Statutory Planners about the proposed Managed Growth areas in Greater Bendigo and gain a better understand of the planning permit process.
Manager Statutory Planning Ross Douglas said the event provided a great opportunity for the community to connect directly with planning professionals.
"Whether you're looking to build, renovate or make changes to a site, this is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, explore different options and gain a clearer understanding of how the planning process works. The City will also be showcasing new and improved planning services available to help community members," Mr Douglas said.
There are many ways to engage with City planners:
- The City's new free online planning tool, known as myLot provides insights on zoning, lot sizes, and planning overlays. This allows people to receive instant answers to preliminary planning enquiries, available 24/7. City planners can also view enquiries on myLot to continue the conversation seamlessly if a follow-up with a customer is required
- Customers can now book a free appointment with a Duty Planner to discuss general planning enquiries in person at Galkangu-Bendigo GovHub in Lyttleton Terrace
- Duty Planners are available daily to provide free general planning advice for enquiries lodged either online or via Customer Service
- A Duty Planner will research your enquiry and respond within three working days
- Planning Information Requests (a paid service) is available for written confirmation on permit requirements
- Pre-application meetings (a paid service) for complex developments are available to clarify requirements and avoid delays
- The revamped planning pages on the City's website provides valuable tips and information on the planning process. There is also a list of all planning permit applications lodged, including those on public notice
