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Statement of grounds - Planning

Use this form to set out your reasons for contesting a planning case. Do not use this form to contest enforcement applications.

Our fees are changing

From 27 June 2026, the fees for making an application to VCAT and for some hearings are changing.

Statement of grounds - Environment and resources

Use this form to set out your reasons for contesting an environment and resources case at VCAT.

Statement of grounds by a respondent - Enforcement

Use this form to set out your position if you are a respondent to an application for an enforcement order at VCAT and you are objecting to the maki

Statement of grounds by an affected person - Enforcement

Use this form to set out your position if you are an affected person in an application for enforcement order at VCAT.

Housing Statement Reform

Published October 2025

How to get ready for your hearing

Learn how to prepare for your hearing and what to bring.

How do I prepare a tribunal book?

VCAT may direct you to submit a tribunal book if your Planning and Environment case involves many parties and expert witnesses.

How to pay VCAT fees

Understand concession cards, fee relief and how to pay fees.

What other fees could I be charged?

We provide services that support you to prepare for and come to VCAT. 

These include when you want to: