News & Events
New time limits for planning scheme amendments
- 24 Aug 2012New time limits will apply to local and state government planning authorities involved in amending planning schemes across Victoria.
Protecting the vulnerable from bushfire
- 23 Aug 2012Comment is invited on proposed building regulations to introduce construction requirements for ‘special bushfire protection buildings’ located in bushfire prone areas across Victoria.
Central Highlands – have your say
- 07 Aug 2012Your comments are invited on the development of a Regional Growth Plan for the Central Highlands region.
Gippsland – planning for growth and change
- 23 Jul 2012Comments are being invited on the development of the Gippsland Integrated Land Use Plan.
Have your say on zones reform
- 19 Jul 2012Planning Minister Mathew Guy has announced reforms to Victoria's planning zones. Comments are invited on the proposed reforms.
Australia's largest inner urban renewal project
- 04 Jul 2012Planning Minister Matthew Guy has declared the Fishermans Bend Urban Renewal Area a site of State significance and rezoned the 240 hectares to Capital City Zone.
Broadmeadows Structure Plan adopted
- 02 Jul 2012Hume City Council and the Victorian government have adopted a 20 year plan to sustainably manage growth and change in the Broadmeadows Activities Area.
New case studies demonstrate quality design
- 21 Jun 2012The second series of residential design case studies illustrating quality design solutions have been launched.
A new era for Melbourne’s growth areas
- 14 Jun 2012Planning Minister Matthew Guy has announced a number of initiatives to ensure land supply for Melbourne’s emerging communities over the next 30 years.
VicSmart - A simpler permit process
- 08 Jun 2012The Minister for Planning is introducing the Planning and Environment Amendment (VicSmart Planning Assessment) Bill 2012 into Parliament to enable a streamlined assessment process for straightforward planning permit applications.
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