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If you are thinking about building or renovating you need to talk to our Building Department. Building permits, inspections, septic tanks, asset protection, pool fences and more.
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Planning services
If you plan to use or develop a piece of land in Mitchell Shire, you may need a permit. Types of permits, objections and appeals, amend a permit.
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Strategic planning
We control land use, development and protection within the Shire, based on the policies and requirements set out in the Mitchell Planning Scheme. Our planning decisions reflect what the community wants, and set the vision for Mitchell’s future environment as a metropolitan growth area.
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Civil works and development
Engineering requirements for new developments and subdivisions - standards, templates and guidelines.
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