Overview

When an application is received, the site is assessed to determine the most appropriate planning stream. The streams are explained below.

GLPS Planning Stream A (Ministerial Amendments)

Sites considered under stream A require a planning scheme amendment,  to be approved under S20(4) or S20(5) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Outcome: the site will be generally consistent with the land use surrounding the site and where zones/overlays are likely to be the same as the surrounding planning provisions.

Timeframe: 4-6 months.

GLPS Planning Stream B (Advisory Committee)

Sites considered under stream B require a planning scheme amendment/permit, to be considered by the Government Land Standing Advisory Committee (Advisory Committee).

The Advisory Committee provides independent advice on the planning proposal to the Minister for Planning. For more information including member biographies and terms of reference refer to the Advisory Committee web page.

The Minster for Planning decides if the site is to be referred to the Advisory Committee for advice.

Outcome: the site is likely to capture a strategic opportunity for enhanced development outcomes, and/ or support delivery of a Government project and future planning provisions complement the surrounding area but are not necessarily the same as that surrounding the site.

Timeframe: 6-8 months (outlined below) on an as needs basis

For more information including member biographies and terms of reference refer to the Advisory Committee page.

Integrated Development Opportunities

The Minister has established an advisory committee to consider the integrated development opportunities arising from major transport infrastructure projects, including level crossing removals and the Metro rail.

More information on the Victorian Transport Projects Integrated Development Opportunities Standing Advisory Committee including terms of reference and information on members can be found at the Advisory Committee’s webpage.

Visit the Advisory Committee’s Engage Victoria webpage for sites that are currently open for consultation.

Government landowning departments and agencies that require planning scheme changes for their land can apply for assistance through the GLPS. This can include rezoning surplus government land or changes to overlay provisions for existing sites delivering a government outcome. The following steps need to be followed:

Step 1

Complete the GLPS application form (DOCX, 688.9 KB) and submit it to glp.service@delwp.vic.gov.au. The application form must be submitted with the following information.

• A Surplus Government Land Declaration Form (DOCX, 688.4 KB) must be completed and signed if the site is determined surplus.
• Mandatory documents as outlined in the application form
• Other relevant reports to support your proposal (i.e. heritage study, arborist report).
• Evidence of any consultation undertaken with local council and other interested groups.

Step 2

The GLPS will assess the application and send the landowner a recommendation form outlining the proposed Planning Stream Pathway, costs and timing. The landowner will be sent the recommendation form and an acceptance form.

Step 3

The landowner must complete, sign and submit the acceptance form and provide any additional information that may be requested.

Following receipt of the signed acceptance form, GLPS will confirm with the landowner which planning stream will be used (the Minster for Planning decides Stream B sites).

Reference documents

• Privacy: DELWP's Privacy Collection Statement (PDF, 24.5 KB)
• Council’s role through the GLPS process: Council FAQ’s (PDF, 35.0 KB)
• Landowning departments and agencies role through the GLPS: Landowners FAQ’s (PDF, 38.9 KB)

More information

• Browse existing planning scheme amendments.
• Request amendments to a planning scheme map.
• Find templates for planning scheme amendment documents.
• Log in to the Amendment Tracking System Tracking and authoring modules.