Planning Reviews
As part of the ongoing review of planning policy in Victoria, specific reviews are undertaken from time to time of planning policy and statutory frameworks, planning processes and the delivery of planning services.
Advertising sign review
Read the final report of the Advisory Committee reviewing advertising sign provisions in planning schemes, December 2007.
More information on the review
Helicopter landing sites
The Department is reviewing the planning requirements for helicopter use in the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes.
More information on the review
Live music practice guide
Guidance to applicants, the community and planning authorities.
More information on live music
Local development contributions system review
The Minister for Planning has announced a review of the local development contribution system to develop a new Victorian system that will be simple to use and underpinned by fairness and certainty for both councils and developers.
More information on the review
New residential zones for Victoria
Draft new residential zones have been developed to provide councils with better tools to manage new development in residential areas. Read the discussion paper and view the submissions received during the consultation process.
More information on the review
Parking provisions review
An advisory committee has been established to review proposed changes to the car parking provisions in the Victoria Planning Provisions and planning schemes. The Committee will consider submissions and make recommendations for implementation.
More information on the review
Retail policy review
Read the background reports, discussion paper and submissions received during the review of retail planning policy in Victoria.