Planning 101
Planning is about creating plans and policies that guide the use of land and the development of buildings, infrastructure, and public spaces.
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Current public consultations
Help us make decisions that reflect the best interests of our diverse Victorian community and environment. View the full list of Planning's public consultations on Engage Victoria.
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Distinctive Areas and Landscapes Program
Have your say on the revised proposed Protected Settlement Boundary for Cape Paterson.
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Building Electrification - Regulatory Impact Statement
Have your say on proposed options to progressively electrify residential and commercial buildings across Victoria.
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Future Homes
Explore our ready-made architectural designs and purpose-built planning process to get you building faster.
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Writing planning permits
A clear and consistent approach for councils and responsible authorities preparing and applying permit conditions in Victoria.
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20-minute neighbourhoods
Learn how we are creating inclusive, vibrant and healthy neighbourhoods.
Our role in planning
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Safety and sustainability
We manage rules and regulations that enable fair, safe and sustainable land use and development. -
Engagement and consultation
We work with stakeholders to ensure planning rules and regulations meet the current and future needs of Victoria. -
Data and innovation
We apply latest research and technology to forecast planning and development trends to guide our decision making.
Latest news
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Future Homes: Planning scheme amendment VC269
Planning scheme amendment VC269 was gazetted on 3 December 2024.
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Future Homes and Open House Melbourne 2024
The Future Homes exemplar designs will be projected at their full size with real-life furniture, enabling participants to walk around the apartments at scale.
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Digital Planning Grants make planning easier for Victoria
Grants projects fund digital planning uplift in local government.