Browse Planning Schemes

Planning schemes contain the policies and provisions that control land use and development and apply to all private and public land in Victoria.

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Find out what a planning scheme is, and learn about the structure and components of planning schemes, the Victoria Planning Provisions and incorporated documents.

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  • Planning scheme amendments

    View planning scheme amendments and discover the process, resources and tools for planning authorities to amend a planning scheme.
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  • Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Regional Strategy Plan

    Strategy plan for the former shires of Healesville, Lilydale, Sherbrooke and Upper Yarra to protect the special features and character of th...
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  • Ministerial directions

    The Minister for Planning issues directions to planning authorities about the preparation of planning schemes and amendments.
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  • Government land planning service

    Find out how the government land planning service (GLPS) helps departments and agencies make changes to planning provisions for Victorian go...
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  • Using VicPlan

    VicPlan allows you to find a property or parcel, generate a planning property report, and view zones and overlays anywhere in Victoria.
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  • Planning Panels Victoria

    Independent panel that reviews planning proposals and major projects across state of Victoria.
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