Schemes and amendments

You can view the current planning scheme, amendments and related documents free of charge during office hours at the offices of the responsible authority and on the department's website.

View planning schemes, information and services

All planning schemes have a standard structure. They have three main parts: maps, the written text and incorporated documents.

More on the components of a scheme

Changes to a planning scheme may be prepared by the Minister for Planning, a local council and some government authorities, although only the Minister can approve a change. A planning scheme can only be changed by a formal amendment process.

More on changing a planning scheme

The Minister for Planning has a range of powers including the ability to intervene in planning and heritage processes.

More on the role of the Minister