Updating the Planning & Environment Act – More Change
Regular planning permit applicants will be familiar with the extent of change that has taken place within the Victorian planning regime over the past 18 months… but there’s a lot more to come.
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ESD, BESS and NatHers
In a recent VCAT matter, Kostandinov Investment Pty Ltd v Merri-bek CC [2025] VCAT 494, the Tribunal was asked to determine whether it was appropriate for a permit holder to seek an amendment to endorsed plans that would effectively reduce the BESS Score previously approved by Council.
More on Permit Triggers
From 1 December 2024 the Planning and Environment Regulations 2024 will require changes to a number of prescribed planning forms and revoke certain forms that are no longer required
Effect of third-party appeal exemptions on Omnibus permits
In Myers v Southern Grampians Shire Council [2023] VSC 658, the Supreme Court of Victoria was asked to review a decision of VCAT
Our planners share this useful pdf guide. Grab a copy
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).
Part 2: Struck Out but Still Alive.
Following the above findings, the permit applicant filed a new approved CHMP with Council in early 2019. However, Council advised the applicant that a new planning permit application needed to be lodged, because the Tribunal did not remit the matter back to Council as part of the previous Order.
Part 1: Partial CHMP = No CHMP
Regular readers will be familiar with the fact that if a Cultural Heritage Management Plans (CHMP) is required as part of a planning permit application, the statutory clock doesn’t start until such time the approved CHMP is supplied.
Notice of Objector Appeals
Regular planning permit applicants will be aware that when objections are received in response to a permit application, and Council supports the proposal, a Notice of Decision (NOD) to grant a permit will first be issued by Council. The purpose of the NOD is to allow objectors 21 days to […]
Childcare Centre Ratio Changes: Impact on Planning Permits
Planning note: changes to the childcare ratios in Victoria potentially to assist permit applicants…