Planning permit process

This page contains practice notes and advisory notes published by DPCD about the planning permit process.


AN19: Amendment VC56 - Government funded social housing, May 2009 (PDF - 231 KB)
This advisory note provides information about the introduction of Clause 52.41 Government funded social housing into all planning schemes to support the development of social housing projects funded under the Social Housing Initiative.

PN45: The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and the planning permit process, July 2007 (PDF - 80 KB)
This practice note describes the key provisions of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 and its regulations and how it interacts with the planning permit process.
See also EES Advisory Note: Aboriginal Cultural Heritage (PDF - 218 KB)

PN54: Managing Referrals and Notice Requirements (PDF - 206 KB)
This practice note provides:

  • advice about how to use referral and notice provisions effectively
  • guidance to planning authorities and referral authorities about reviewing existing and establishing new referral and notice requirements in planning schemes.

AN05: Changes to the planning permit process, May 2005 (PDF - 119 KB)
This advisory note provides information and advice about the changes to the planning permit process under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 as amended by the Planning and Environment (General Amendment) Act 2004.

PN05: Resolving Planning Issues, February 1999 (PDF - 76 KB)
This practice note is a guide to minimising conflict and facilitating constructive discussions in the planning decision-making process.

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