Release 2.4.7

New data
  • Future Homes datasets accessible under the Planning Scheme Folder of the Layers panel.
  • Improvements to BPA Definition Plan and Water & Power Utilities map containing clearer boundaries in the Layer Catalogue.

Release 2.4.6

New data
  • Melbourne Airport noise contours from Melbourne Airport’s 2022 Master Plan in the Airport folder of the Layers panel.
  • Biodiversity Conservation Areas as part of Melbourne Strategic Assessment in the Growth Areas folder of the Layers panel.

Release 2.4.5

New data
  • Special Water Supply Catchment Areas (SWSCA) replaces the Designated/Proclaimed Water Supply Catchment Areas. This layer is now accessible from the Layers panel in the Water and Catchment folder.
  • State Project boundaries approved under Clause 52.03 of the planning scheme includes Level Crossing Removal Projects available in the Planning Scheme folder of the Layers panel.
  • Victorian Planning Authority Precinct Boundaries now accessible from the Layer Catalogue under the Map tab.

Release 2.4.4

New data
  • Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and updated Water Irrigation Districts layers have been added to VicPlan’s Layer Catalogue.
VicPlan feedback
  • We are keen to engage with VicPlan users to design future features of VicPlan. Use the feedback form in the 'Home' menu on the toolbar.

Release 2.4.3

New features
  • Improved Filter tool - a new link in the information panel to quickly filter the map.
  • Metadata link added to all Zone & Overlay layers to view the data currency and other useful information on these layers.
  • Improvements to the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) Definition Plan tool.
New data
  • Planning Scheme Overlay history layer updated to include Buffer Area Overlay (BAO).

Release 2.4.2

New data
  • Introduction of new Buffer Area Overlay - BAO added to the Land Management subfolder in VicPlan.

Release 2.4.1

New features
  • New Definition Plan for Bushfire Prone Areas layer to locate BPA where it does not coincide with a property boundary.
  • Feedback enhancement to include specific feedback types to better manage and guide user enquiries.
New data
  • Precinct Structure Plans and Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) Legislated Boundary added to the Layer catalogue.
  • Links to the new ordinance pages have been updated in VicPlan.

Release 2.3.1

New data
  • VicPlan Road Zones and Public Use Zone 4 – Transport zone are being replaced by new Transport Zones.
  • View the Recognition and Settlement Agreement and the National Native Title Tribunal Spatial Data layers.
  • Principal Freight Network layers now included in the Transport folder.
  • Improved map labels speeds up the map display. House number, property address and parcel labels are much faster to display as duplication in built up areas have been removed.

Release 2.3.0

New data
  • New Transport layers reflect the State Transport System:
    • Principal Bicycle Network
    • Strategic Cycling Corridors
    • Principal Public Transport Network
    • Regional & Metropolitan Rail
    • Principal Road Network
    • Principal Transport Gateways.
  • Time Slider max date updated to reflect recent BPA History update. This also assists Historical Planning Scheme Zones, Overlays and Bushfire History.

Release 2.2.9

New features
  • My Location Tool – a geo-location feature useful for mobile devices to pinpoint your device location on the map.
  • Heritage Overlay Search – improved search for Heritage Overlay numbers within specific Local Government Areas and planning schemes.
  • New server infrastructure
  • Fixes to VPP ordinance links
  • Improvements to the search tool for wind and solar farms, heritage sites (HERMES and Victorian Heritage Numbers).

Release 2.2.5

New features
  • Planning scheme amendment search tool in the Map menu in the main toolbar
  • Shortcut buttons to turn ON/OFF all zones and overlays in the main toolbar
  • Postcode and parish name included in the search
  • Additional help in the FAQ section on bushfire control impacts
  • New data layers are accessible via the Layer catalogue in the Map menu of the main toolbar. See the Boundary and utility folders in the Layer catalogue.
New data
  • Special Water Supply Catchment Area
  • Catchment Management Authority boundaries
  • Water authority boundaries and many other administrative boundaries

Release 2.2.4

New data
  • History of planning scheme zones, overlays, amendments and property boundaries at a point in time
  • Exhibited Map Amendments with additional layer highlighting new exhibitions
  • Wetlands data including Ramsar Sites and Extractive Industry Work Authorities added to the Layer catalogue
  • 1985 historic planning scheme map repaired and now available
New features
  • Try the new time slider to interact with histories of the planning scheme and associated property layer
  • Link from each map Amendment to the Amendments web page for status and details
  • Search by Hermes number for Heritage Inventory and Register sites
  • Search by Crown land descriptors, eg. Parish Barp Allot 27A Sec F (27A~F\PP2080)
  • Measure Area tool for simple and accurate areas of property and other features

Release 2.2.3

New data
  • Switching between base maps issue has now been resolved
  • Overlay Filter tool issue resolved
  • Planning Scheme Overlay display resolved.

Release 2.2.2

New data
  • Customise the styles of both property and parcel map layers
  • User survey available on start up
  • Repair to the historic 1985 planning scheme map, missing sections replaced
  • Fix of overlay map labels.

Release 2.2.10

New features
  • Protected Settlement Boundary (PSB) layer added following introduction in the planning scheme – also forms part of the Planning Property Report in the Planning Overlays section.
  • Fix to the Time Slider dates for layers using this feature.

Page last updated: 23/07/25