Planning
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is responsible for land-use planning and environment assessment in Victoria. This includes managing the regulatory framework and providing advice on planning policy, urban design and strategic planning, as well as information on land development and forecasting.
What's New
 | Planning For New Communities Takes a Step Forward The Victorian Government has introduced the Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution into Parliament and tabled Amendment VC55, taking another important step towards delivering Melbourne’s newest sustainable communities. |
| Approved World Heritage Environs Area Strategy Plan The Minister for Planning has approved the World Heritage Environs Area Strategy Plan: Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens to protect and manage the World Heritage values of the site. The approved plan can be viewed on the Heritage Victoria website. |
| Bushfire - planning and building resources You can now access bushfire planning and building resources information from a new web page that consolidates the information on our site and links to related useful sites. |
| Activity Centre Boundaries and the new Activity Centre Zone The Minister for Planning has announced the release of a new Activity Centre Zone and approved criteria for establishing boundaries at activity centres. More information... |
| In brief... - Community Plan for Broadmeadows Future - Red tape slashed to boost Eastern Metro public housing - Taskforce helps plan future of Edgars and Merri Creek - Mornington a hive of activity as future plan launched - New $2 million Yarra school gym fast-tracked - New $1.1 million Romsey school library fast-tracked |
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