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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.
A Practitioner's Guide to Victorian Planning Schemes
Find guidance for practitioners on applying and drafting planning provisions
More about the Practitioner's Guide to the Victorian Planning Schemes
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
Find a planning service
A number of services are available to assist in obtaining planning information or making a permit application.
Explore the wide range of planning services offered by the department
Related sites
Find links to other websites with planning or related information from Australia and around the world.
Page last updated: 08/07/20