SATELITTE DISH
PLANNING APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Disclaimer:
This checklist is for standard information
required
for
lodgement.
Additional
information may be required by the
assessing planning officer after registration.
Council also encourages in addition to hard
copies the submission of all plans
electronically.
A permit is required to use land or to construct or
Mandatory Information
install or carry out works for a satellite dish. This
does not apply to a satellite dish with a diameter:

Less than 1.2 metres.
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A completed and signed application form.
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Between 1.2 metres and 2.4 metres provided:

The application fee (refer to fee schedule).
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A legible full and current copy of title. The
o The dish is not visible from the street
(other than a lane) or a public park,
title must be no older than 3 months and
o The dish is setback from side and rear
show all boundaries, easements and any
boundary 1 metre, plus 0.3 metres for
registered covenants/ s173 agreements on
every metre of height over 3.6 metres up to
the land.
6.9 metres, plus 1 metre for every metre
of height over 6.9 metres
o The dish is setback at least 3 metres from
the boundary where it is opposite an
Note: Applications that do not contain these
mandatory requirements will not be accepted
over the counter or registered.
existing habitable room window
Site Plan
The Satellite Dish Provisions are outlined at
Clause 52.04 of the Maribyrnong Planning Scheme
Site plan drawn to a scale of 1:100 or 1:200 should
relating to all land in residential zones (excluding
show the following:
land situated in a CDZ – Comprehensive
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The boundaries and dimensions of the site
Development Zone where you should refer to the
(in accordance with the copy of Title)
Section 173 agreement lodged on the Title to your
including easement details.
land) and a building or structure listed in a
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schedule to a Heritage Overlay.
clearly indicated on the plans.
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Contact Urban Planning on 9688 0200 if you are
Location of the existing dwelling on the site
and setbacks from all boundaries.
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unsure you require a permit.
The north point for orientation purposes
The proposed location of the dish and
setbacks to all boundaries.
Note: Two (2) copies of all plans referred to by

Adjoining buildings, habitable room windows
this checklist will be required to be submitted
and private open space areas immediately
with the application and one (1) set of A3 plans.
adjoining the subject site.
Maribyrnong City Council Urban Planning Department
Cnr Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray
Postal Address: PO Box 58, Footscray VIC 3011
T: 9688 0200 F: 9687 7793 e: urbanplanning@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Elevations
Elevations drawn to a scale of 1:100 should show
the following:

The location of the proposed dish on the
building or pole.
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The diameter and overall height of the
proposed dish from the natural surface level.

Type and form of satellite dish (i.e. colour,
material, moveable).
How to Apply for a Planning Permit
To apply for a permit, simply follow these steps:
1.
Complete an Application for a Planning
(example – site plan)
permit form.
2.
Payment of the applicable fee (refer to fee
schedule).
3.
Prepare your application – make sure to
include all information described in this
checklist.
4.
Lodge your completed application either by
post or in person.
Council encourages the submission of all
application material electronically either by
email, USB or CD in addition to hard copies.
(example - elevations
Maribyrnong City Council Urban Planning Department
Cnr Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray
Postal Address: PO Box 58, Footscray VIC 3011
T: 9688 0200 F: 9687 7793 e: urbanplanning@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au