The City of Port Phillip investigates breaches of the council's planning regulations. This includes investigating building works and demolitions conducted without the appropriate planning permits.
A Certificate of Compliance can be applied for through Council. It will state that existing use or development of land complies with the planning scheme or will at the date of the certificate.
The Port Phillip Planning Scheme is designed to regulate development so that it meets agreed community objectives. Compliance action is appropriate when there is a clear breach of this scheme or a planning permit and the result is detrimental to the community.
