Planning reform program

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Making the planning system clearer, fairer and faster for all Victorians through planning reform.

Adopting the commissioner for better regulation's planning recommendation

Making the planning system clearer, fairer and faster for all Victorians through planning reform.

Digital Planning Survey

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Local councils have their say on gaps, opportunities and priorities for digital planning reform in Victoria.

All 79 council identified gaps and opportunities for planning reform

Local councils have their say on gaps, opportunities and priorities for digital planning reform in Victoria.

Victorian Population Map

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New tools to measure Victorian population growth and change.

Population growth and change

New tools to measure Victorian population growth and change.

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Guide to Victoria's Planning System

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Environmental Assessment

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Bushfire Protection

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Building Policy

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Heritage

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Plan Melbourne

Plan Melbourne will guide the growth of our city for the next 35 years

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Rural Worker accommodation changes

Learn how the Victorian Government is making it easier to provide on-farm accommodation for rural workers.

Victorias Big Housing Build

Learn about the streamlined approval and permit process for Victoria's big housing build.

Planning for environment protection

Learn how the planning system supports environment protection.

20-minute neighbourhoods

Key findings and recommendations from the pilot program are now available.