How to Guides | Planning Portal - Department of Planning and Environment

General Guides

Creating an Account

This guide provides instructions on how to create an account and reset your password.

Making a Submission

This guide provides instructions on how to make a submission on a project that is on exhibition.

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Subscribing to Email Notifications

View step by-step instructions on how to subscribe for notifications.

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Unsubscribing from Email Notifications

Learn how to unsubscribe to stop receiving notifications.

Searching for Projects

Learn ways to search for projects including how to filter search results.

Guides for Applicants and Consultants

Introduction to the Dashboard

This guide provides an overview on how to interact with your account including the main dashboard.

Managing Associates

This guide provides instructions on how to add people to your account so that they can access your work and lodge applications on your behalf.

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Lodging an SSD/SSI Application

Learn how to initiate an SSD or SSI application by requesting a scoping meeting.

Lodging a Modification

This guide provides instructions on how to lodge a modification application.

Lodging Post Approval Documents

This guide provides instructions on how to lodge post approval documents.

Requesting an Extension to a Due Date

View step-by-step instructions on how to request an extension to a due date provided by the Department.

Extending a Forecast Date

View instructions on how to extend a forecast date.

Withdrawing an Application

Learn how to withdraw an application.

Lodging a REAP declaration and EIS statement

This step-by-step user guide shows you how to complete an online Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP) declaration and lodge an environmental impact statement on the planning portal.

Guide for Agencies and Councils

Agency and Council Guide

This guide provides guidance for agency and council users including instructions on how to register, navigate the Dashboard, add users, respond to requests for advice and more.