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PLP426/21 — 68-70 Station Street Seymour
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PLP132/22 — 6 Barwon Drive Wandong
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PLP005/22 — 21 Junction Road Heathcote Junction
PLP321/21 — 2020 Northern Highway Kilmore
PLP062/22 — 26 Sir Leo Curtis Drive Wandong
PLP154/22 — 1162 Broadford Wandong Road Sunday Creek
PLP143/22 — 195 East West Hall Lane Whiteheads Creek
PLP176/22 — 4 Chesterfield Drive Wandong
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Wallan Station Street
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Engineering requirements for new developments and subdivisions - standards, templates and guidelines. Access the GBCMA flood portal.
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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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