A copy of title must be submitted with every planning application made to Council – even if you may think Council already has a copy of title., or you recently submitted an application at the same site.
When submitting your planning application, ensure that:
- the copy of title is less than 60 days old
- you provide a plan of subdivision along with the copy of title
- the title and plan of subdivision cover all of the land your planning application is on and that the dimensions match (that is: sometimes one site is made up of multiple titles – we require all of those titles)
- you provide a copy of any covenants or section 173 agreements that are listed on the title (under 'Encumbrances, Caveats and Notices')
- the owner details you enter into the application form match exactly.
To obtain a copy of title, plan of subdivision, covenants or section 173 agreements, follow these steps:
- Head to Landata Victoria
- Scroll down to 'Title and Property Information' and then select 'Title and Property Certificates'.
- From there, you can search for the property (step 1 of 5)
- Then confirm that you have found the property details (step 2 of 5)
- On the next page, you will need to select the certificates you wish to purchase (step 3 of 5). Generally, you will need 'registered search statement' and 'copy of plan'. You may also need 'instrument search' to get a copy of the covenants and section 173 agreements – note, not all sites will have a covenant or section 173 agreement. Once selected, click through to the next screen.
- From here, you will have to log in or register. Then you will be able to purchase the title information and it should be emailed to you, shortly after purchasing.