Report a suspected breach

You may report a suspected breach when you think someone has:

• Built something without getting a planning permit
• Obtained a permit but they're not complying with its conditions
• Breached the Hepburn Shire Planning Scheme or an encumbrance on title such as a Section 173 Agreement.
• Built something that isn't consistent with the endorsed plans.

Examples of breaches or non-compliance may include:

• Prohibited use of a property
• Changes to the approved materials and colour finishes
• Relocated plant and equipment
• Change of land use without planning approval (where approval is required)
• Works conducted without obtaining relevant council planning approval
• Using a business outside hours specified in the permit
• Vegetation removal
• Works on a heritage-zoned property without planning approval.
• Window screenings that aren't installed in accordance with the permit
• Changes to approved wall heights.

How do I report a breach?

We will request for your information in writing. However, to discuss a reported breach or to report a breach that requires urgent attention call our Planning Compliance Team on (03) 5348 2306.

When you report a breach please include:

• Your name, address, and contact number
• The address of the property in question
• Details of the non-compliance
• Any other relevant information to help us investigate.

Submit the information via email to shire@hepburn.vic.gov.au.

OR

In person at one of our offices.

OR

By mail to:

Hepburn Shire Council
PO Box 21
Daylesford VIC 3460.

We treat all complaints in strict confidentiality, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.