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.
The Victorian State government department overseeing Victoria’s planning provisions has changed names
Changes have been made to the planning schemes of Bayside, Kingston, Monash and Whitehorse to accommodate the proposed Suburban Rail Loop.
Planning Scheme Amendment VC222 is a State-wide amendment which affects all of Victoria’s planning scheme.
Clause 52.29 Land adjacent to the Principal Road Network sets out the following planning permit triggers.
