The Planning and Environment Act 1987 (The Act) requires an Explanatory Report be prepared for every amendment. The report must explain the purpose, effect and strategic basis for the amendment and address the matters set out in Minister’s Direction No. 11 – Strategic Assessment of Amendments.
Refer to Practice note 46: Strategic Assessment Guidelines for planning scheme amendments.
Explanatory report templates
Supporting information
The Strategic Assessment Guidelines must be considered whenever you prepare an explanatory report or report on an amendment.
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