The State Government has made significant changes to the residential development requirements within Victoria’s Planning Provisions. Planning Scheme Amendment VC243 was gazetted on 22 September 2023 and was made as part of the Victorian State Government’s response to support housing delivery
Amendment VC231, changed the default planning permit exemption thresholds for dwelling extensions, out-buildings and building used for agriculture, in the Rural Living Zone, Farming Zone and Rural Activity Zone across Victoria
The decision of Koneska v Greater Geelong CC (Red Dot) [2023] VCAT 359 concerned the standing of objectors who had appealed Council’s decision to grant a permit for a telecommunications facility. The appeal was made pursuant to Section 82(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 2023 (the Act) which enables […]
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (the Tribunal) considered a request for an objector to be joined as a party to proceedings
In April 2023, Amendment VC231, changed the default planning permit exemption thresholds for dwelling extensions, out-buildings and building used for agriculture, in the Rural Living Zone, Farming Zone and Rural Activity Zone across Victoria. Buildings and works requirements under these zoning provisions have exemptions based on floor area. Amendment VC231 […]
The Victorian Planning Provisions, through Victoria’s planning schemes, include Incorporated Documents
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) is increasing its capacity to schedule more compulsory conferences for proceedings in the Planning and Environment List.
Amendment VC201 aims to improve waterway health, amenity and access while acknowledging the important community and cultural values associated with waterways
The State Planning Department in conjunction with the City of Melbourne has development Planning Practice Note 96 which provides guidance on the impacts of glare and reflectivity. The practice note provides guidance about the planning considerations for reflected sunlight glare in the built environment. There are a number of provisions […]
Two draft sets of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines were recently available for public consultation, closing 17 February 2023. The draft guidelines are Separation Distance Guideline and Landfill Buffer Guideline.
