Legislation, regulation and fees

In this section

• Legislation and regulations

  Learn about planning and subdivision legislation, the legal framework for Victoria’s planning system, and planning and subdivision regulatio...

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• The role of the Minister

  The Victorian Minister for Planning is responsible for planning scheme amendments, Ministerial directions, and has the power to intervene on...

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• Fees

  Learn about the fees charged by state and local authorities for planning and subdivision services

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• Penalties

  Penalties may apply for failing to comply with the Planning and Environment Act, a planning scheme or conditions on a planning permit and pl...

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• Metropolitan planning levy

  The metropolitan planning levy supports the Victorian Planning Authority and delivery of better state and metropolitan strategic planning. 

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• Infrastructure contributions

  Funding infrastructure for new and growing communities.

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• Growth areas infrastructure contributions

  Landowner and developer contributions for essential infrastructure development in Melbourne’s growth areas.

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