Every planning permit has an expiry date. You need to finish your development by the expiry date. If you haven't finished your development by then, you'll need to apply for an extension.
This needs to be done either:
- before your permit expires
- within 6 months after the permit expires
- within 12 months after the permit expires (if the development started before the expiry date and you need to extend the time to complete the development).
If you submit your request outside these times, Council and VCAT cannot extend the permit. You must then submit a new application for a planning permit.
If your application is to a permit that was submitted in SPEAR, your request should be submitted online through SPEAR by your land surveyor.