Improving the Planning System
The Victorian planning system has a long history of continuous improvement. This includes strategic review of planning policy and statutory frameworks, planning processes and the delivery of planning services.
What's new
- Planning Permit Activity Report 2007-08 - now available
- Retail Policy Review Submissions - now available for viewing
- Modernising Victoria's Planning Act - discussion paper now available - submissions close 1 May 2009.
- New residential zones for Victoria - consultation draft now available - submissions close 9 April 2009.
- Cutting red tape in planning
The latest review proposes 15 actions and 43 sub-actions for a better Victorian planning system.
- e-Planning Roadmap
A 5 year strategy to improve planning services by making them available online.
- Modernising Victoria's Planning Act
A discussion paper for the review of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 has been released. Submissions are sought by 1 May 2009.
- Planning and Subdivision Fees Review
The fees prescribed under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2000 and the Subdivision (Permit & Certification Fees) Regulations 2000 are due to expire in 2010 and a project is underway to prepare revised fees.
- Planning Permit Activity Reporting
The Planning Permit Activity Reporting System (PPARS) provides online reporting to responsible authorities, DPCD and the public about planning permit activity in Victoria.
- VPP and Policy Reviews
A number of strategic reviews of planning policy and strategic frameworks are in progress: