Planning Scheme Amendment VC248 came into effect on 5 May 2026, updating Victoria’s bushfire planning provisions.
Author: Ashley
Ashley posts
Clause 1 Planning is currently involved in a very interesting and convoluted matter including a planning permit application, VCAT appeal and planning scheme amendment associated with land in the City of Frankston.
Clause 1 has worked with industry to provide greater insight into planning issues associated with small second dwelling delivery across Victoria
Permit applicants will be able to avoid paying the Metropolitan Planning Levy in circumstances
Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Act 2025 (that came into effect on 25 November 2025) makes changes to the planning permit application process
In October 2025 the online STORM tool used for assessing Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) performance for development proposals was retired and replaced with Blue Factor.
The Victorian State Government has announced changes that provide new fast track approval pathways for dual-occupancy developments and two lot subdivisions
Planning Scheme Amendment VC289 came into force on 15 September 2025
Ashley Thompson recently presented to the ISV, CSV, and DMN seminars on the new Townhouse & Low Rise Code (Cl55 provision).
Our planners use this as a quick reference to regularly confirm wall height and setback requirements of Standards A10 and B17. Feel free to download a copy (pdf 145kb).