South Gippsland determines whether an LCA is required for the particular property and proposal. An early council enquiry helps align the assessment with the dwelling, alteration or subdivision pathway.
View our Land Capability Assessment serviceAsk council whether an LCA is required
South Gippsland's application information directs applicants to the Wastewater Department because the decision depends on the property and proposal. Council's published application information does not set one universal LCA trigger.
Send the address, locality plan, current site and floor plans and a short description of the development. Keep council's written response with the project records.
Unsewered subdivisions have a separate pathway
Council states that an LCA may be required for an unsewered subdivision as part of the planning permit process. This is separate from the permit pathway for installing or altering an onsite wastewater system.
Early assessment can help coordinate lot boundaries, building envelopes, access and land application areas before the subdivision layout is fixed.
Prepare the information needed for site assessment
Useful information includes title and locality plans, the proposed site and floor plans, intended bedrooms or occupancy and any council wastewater or planning correspondence. Existing permits, system plans and earlier reports should also be provided.
Yarra Geotechnics reviews the property information, the proposal and council's advice before preparing the quotation.
What to send for a quotation
- Property address and title plan
- Locality plan, current site plan and floor plans
- Proposed bedrooms, occupancy or business wastewater profile
- Council wastewater or planning correspondence
- Subdivision layout where new lots are proposed
- Existing permit, system plan and earlier reports
Send the information you have. We can identify any additional information needed to prepare your quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask Council whether an LCA is needed?
Send the Wastewater Department the address, proposal and current plans and request a property-specific decision.
When may an unsewered subdivision need an LCA?
Council states that an LCA may be required as part of the planning permit process for an unsewered subdivision.
What information should accompany the enquiry?
Provide the title and locality plans, site and floor plans, development description and any existing onsite wastewater records.
What happens after Council confirms the pathway?
Provide council's advice to Yarra Geotechnics so the quotation can set out the proposed scope, fee and deliverables for the particular property and proposal.
Official resources
South Gippsland install or alter pathway
Council's current dwelling and alteration permit overview.
View South Gippsland install or alter pathwaySouth Gippsland application details
Plans, title information and Council's property-specific LCA decision.
View South Gippsland application detailsSouth Gippsland subdivision guidance
Planning-permit context for an LCA on proposed unsewered lots.
View South Gippsland subdivision guidanceDomestic Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) Annual Implementation Update 2024–2025
Council's implementation record following the May 2024 Environment Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines.
View Domestic Wastewater Management Plan (DWMP) Annual Implementation Update 2024–2025EPA onsite wastewater guidance
Statewide context used after South Gippsland confirms the property-specific assessment pathway.
View EPA onsite wastewater guidanceBoundary: © State of Victoria (Department of Transport and Planning), Vicmap Admin. CC BY 4.0. Simplified for display. Catalogue updated 5 September 2026; retrieved 12 September 2026.
Council requirements last reviewed: 7 September 2026
Yarra Geotechnics is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with or endorsed by South Gippsland Shire Council. Council determines the final application and permit requirements.
Need a Land Capability Assessment for a South Gippsland application?
Send the property address, current plans and any council correspondence. Yarra Geotechnics reviews the property and proposal before setting out the project-specific scope, fee and deliverables in the quotation.