3 May 2023

This guide is intended for use by councils and other responsible authorities that draft planning permits.

It promotes a clear and consistent approach to preparing and applying permit conditions in Victoria.

The guide includes:

  • best practice guidance supported by evidence including Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal cases
  • explanation of the components of a planning permit and a model planning permit
  • instructions for drafting conditions by identifying and assembling the what, when and how
  • 130+ model conditions on a variety of topics that can be copied or modified for inclusion in permits.

Read the guide

Feedback

Writing Planning Permits will be updated to respond to changes to Victoria’s planning system and feedback.

If you have feedback, you are encouraged to send your comments to planning.systems@delwp.vic.gov.au.

Page last updated: 21/07/23