Cutting red tape in planning
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Making local policy stronger
Making local policy stronger is an independent report by a Ministerial working group that sets out an action plan to progressively improve the operation of local policy in planning schemes. The actions will be implemented by the Government over the next 12 months. View the Minister's media release of 12 October, 2007.
Making local policy stronger-June 2007 (PDF - 778 Kb) Five point priority action plan (PDF - 564 Kb)
Local policy review teams
Local government can ask for an expert team to improve existing local polices so they are clear, concise and unambiguous. 12 councils have so far asked for a team to be appointed. To arrange for a team, contact Planning Panels Victoria.
Cutting red tape in planning – 15 recommended actions for a better Victorian planning system
The Cutting red tape in planning report can be downloaded here.
Cutting red tape report (PDF - 464 Kb) Cutting red tape in planning report (minus cover) (PDF - 131 Kb) Summary brochure - Cutting red tape in planning (PDF - 103 Kb)
Cutting red tape in planning progress report.
The Cutting red tape in planning review was conducted to determine a range of improvements to the planning system. The 15 recommended actions range from ‘expanding e-planning capacity’ to ‘make state policy more relevant to local decision making’. Some of the proposed actions can be carried out immediately and others involve intensive investigation and examination.
The progress report details the updates for the implementation of the 15 initiatives. View the media release of 15 November 2005.
Background information
Summary brochure - Streamlining the Planning Process Nov 05 (PDF - 335 Kb) Brochure - Streamlining the Planning Permit Process Nov 05 (PDF - 280 Kb)
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