Implementing Growth Zones
Amendment GC252 implements the new Housing Choice and Transport Zone (HCTZ) and new Built Form Overlay (BFO)
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Discussion Papers & Articles
Applicants Frustrated by Increasing Advertising Periods
In a political environment that is focussed on addressing the housing crisis and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the planning process, permit applicants are wondering if more can be done to clarify and streamline the ‘public notification’ period required for planning permit applications.
Game Changer for Multi-Dwelling Developments in Victoria: New Townhouse and Low-Rise Code
In March the new Clause 55 provisions were announced and gazetted into the Scheme. The new Clause 55 (A.K.A. Townhouse and Low-Rise Code) rewrites the assessment criteria for planning permit applications associated with two or more dwellings on a lot.
Planning Scheme Amendment VC257 – New zone and overlay to support housing in and around activity centres
The State Government has introduced new zone and overlay tools through Planning Scheme Amendment VC257, 25 February 2025, affecting all planning schemes in Victoria
Ultimatum for Councils to facilitate housing growth
On 24 February 2025 the Premier of Victoria and Minister for Planning announced final Council capacity targets for new housing
New Small Lot Housing Code
In November 2024 the Planning Minister announced updates to the Small Lot Housing Code by introducing a new ‘Type C’ set of standards for homes on sites less than 100 square metres
VCAT decision – Appealing permit conditions when a new permit trigger is activated
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal considered whether a permit applicant’s appeal of a permit condition under Section 80 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 could lead to a new permit trigger being approved.
Townhouse and Low-Rise Code
The New ‘Deemed to Comply’ Standards
VCAT Practice Day Decisions
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has recently included a new resource to its online planning and environment resource hub, which publishes notable decisions from practice day hearings. Practice days hearings are held so that Tribunal members can make key decisions about how a proceeding will be managed. The […]
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