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Planning schemes

Each municipality in Victoria is covered by a planning scheme, which sets out policies and provisions for the use, development and protection of land. They are legal documents, prepared by the local council or the Minister for Planning and approved by the Minister.

In this section Planning documents for inspection View planning scheme amendments on exhibition, recently approved amendments and information about other planning documents currently available for inspection. Planning histories Access to historical planning scheme documents and zoning histories on request. Planning schemes and maps online Find planning scheme provisions, zones and overlays using Planning Schemes Online, Planning Maps Online or the Planning Property Report. Find out how to request a planning zoning definition plan. Planner's toolkit Resources for planners that support the operation of the planning system in Victoria: - Practice notes and guidelines - Victoria Planning Provisions - Ministerial Directions - Incorporated documents - List of local policies Planning certificates How to obtain an official statement of your land's zoning. Amendments to a planning scheme Find information about planning scheme amendments and Planning Scheme Amendments Online, which provides up to date information on amendment status. - About amendments - Local provisions in Microsoft Word - Amendment process guide - Templates for preparation of amendments - Planning Scheme Amendments Online - Planning scheme map amendments - Ministerial interventions Panels and committees View information and reports on independent panel hearings, including advisory committees that consider site specific or policy review matters. - Coastal Climate Change Advisory Committee - Waste Transfer and Recycling Review - Ports and Environs Advisory Committee

Online Services - Services Directory - Amendments Online - Local Provisions in Word - Melbourne Planning Maps Online - Permit Application Form - Planning Certificates - Planning Maps Online - Planning Property Report - Planning Schemes Online - UDP Maps Online - VPP Online Quick Links - Bushfire Planning and Building - Coastal Climate Change - Modernising Victoria's Planning Act - Planning & Subdivision Fees Review - Request a planning history - Subscribe to Planning Matters - View Ministerial interventions 2009 - Waste and Transfer Recycling Review