Better Apartments Design Standards

The updated Better Apartments Design Standards address the external amenity of apartment buildings.

Updated Apartment Design Standards

The updated Better Apartments Design Standards address the external amenity of apartment buildings.

New planning rules for Victoria's Big Housing Build

Approvals are being streamlined to support Victoria's social and affordable housing.

Victoria's Big Housing Build

Approvals are being streamlined to support Victoria's social and affordable housing.

New bushfire planning information

DELWP has launched new bushfire planning webpages, alongside the new vegetation clearing rules.

New Bushfire Planning Information

DELWP has launched new bushfire planning webpages, alongside the new vegetation clearing rules.

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Image taken from Eureka Tower in Melbourne, showcases varying sizes of buildings within the CBD.

Building Victoria’s Recovery Taskforce

A dedicated Taskforce has been established to help keep Victoria’s building and development industry running during the coronavirus crisis.

Image taken from street level which showcases Pakington Street in Geelong.Cars can be seen driving through the township. Green leafy trees fill the skyline.

Learn about the updated Planning and Environment Act 1987

The Planning and Environment Act 1987 has been updated to address planning processes affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) public health restrictions.

Continuing Professional Development Framework

The Victorian Government is considering introducing a mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) framework for building and plumbing practitioners.

20-minute neighbourhoods

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