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Major Cases List Transfer Application


WHAT YOU CAN APPLY FOR

If you are the permit applicant (respondent) in a proceeding brought by an objector under section 82 or 82B of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, you can apply to have the review transferred into the Major Cases List. 

The Major Cases List is a sub-list of the Planning and Environment List that has been established to expedite the resolution of cases.  All proceedings in the Major Cases List are referred to a compulsory conference, unless the Tribunal decides otherwise. 

A permit application is eligible to transfer to the Major Cases List regardless of the cost of the development or the type of use or development. 

To find out the fees that apply in the Major Cases List, please go to www.vcat.vic.gov.au/fees. A separate transfer fee applies. 

WHAT IS THE VCAT REFERENCE NO.?

WHAT IS THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE DEVELOPMENT?

WHO IS MAKING THIS APPLICATION?

IS SOMEONE REPRESENTING YOU?

HEARING ARRANGEMENTS

PRESENTING YOUR CASE

We will schedule your Major Cases List application for a compulsory conference. All parties must attend.

If parties do not settle the dispute at the compulsory conference, we will schedule a final hearing.


14. How much time will you need to present your entire case at a final hearing? *
Estimate the time you need to present, including time needed by any expert witnesses you will call.

HEARING ASSISTANCE

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ABOUT VCAT FEES

VCAT fees are charged according to three levels:

  • corporate fees for businesses and companies with a turnover of more than $200,000 in the previous financial year, corporate entities and government agencies.
  • standard fees for individuals, not-for-profit organisations, and small businesses and companies with a turnover of less than $200,000 in the previous financial year. Companies must provide a statutory declaration to support this claim.
  • concession fees for people who hold the Australian Government Health Care Card. You must provide a copy of your card with your application. We do not accept Pensioner Concession Cards or Department of Veteran Affairs health cards.

    Health Care Card Sample

    To find out if you need to pay an application fee and how much it costs, go to www.vcat.vic.gov.au/fees.

    • FEE RELIEF

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

    If you have provided your email address, you will shortly receive an email from us with instructions about next steps including how to make payment (if applicable). If you have not provided an email address and payment is required, VCAT will contact you by telephone about making payment.

    After we receive your application and open a VCAT case, we will send you and all other parties an order setting out what happens next, including dates to come to VCAT. The order will tell you the venue, time and date you must go to VCAT.

    The order will also have your VCAT reference number. The number starts with ‘P’ and ends with the year the application was lodged (eg. P1/2020). Quote the reference number in all correspondences and documents about your case.

    Contact us if you do not hear from us within two weeks of submitting your application.

    SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

    Need Help?

    If you have any questions about completing this form, contact our Customer Service team: 

    • Email admin@vcat.vic.gov.au 

    • Call 1300 01 8228 (1300 01 VCAT) between 9 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday  

    • Go to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, Ground Floor, 55 King Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. 

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