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Using Victoria's planning system
A detailed guide designed for both infrequent and regular users of Victoria's planning system. Download the whole guide or browse through the individual chapters.
The role of the Minister
The Minister for Planning has a range of powers and responsibilities including:
- approving planning controls
- issuing directions
- intervening on planning and heritage matters
Local planning information
Local councils make most of the planning decisions that affect their local government area based on what their local planning scheme allows.
More about the role of councils and how to get local planning information
Planning services
A number of services are available to assist in obtaining planning information or making a permit application.
Related sites
Find links to other websites with planning or related information from Australia and around the world.