Welcome to the Amendment Tracking System (ATS) user guide page. On this page you will find step-by-step guides and videos on the following topics:
- Step by step guides on how to submit amendment to the department for assessment and how to use various features of the ATS Tracking
- Step by step guides on how to edit provisions, review comments, refresh content and interim publish in ATS Authoring
ATS Tracking guides
ATS Tracking enables planning authorities to track the status of their amendments and allows them to submit their amendment to the Department electronically.
This section has step by step guides on how to edit provisions, review comments, refresh content and interim publish in ATS Authoring.
FAQs on ATS Tracking
Submitting an amendment to the Department
This section will provide you with step by step guides on how to submit amendment to the department for assessment in ATS Tracking.
Submit an amendment for authorisation (Exhibited)
This page will assist you in submitting an amendment for Authorisation.
Submit an amendment for exhibition (Exhibited)
This page will assist you in submitting an Exhibited amendment to the Department for Exhibition.
Submit an amendment for approval (Ministerial)
This page will assist you in submitting a Ministerial amendment for approval.
Submit an amendment for approval (Prescribed)
This page will assist you in submitting a Prescribed amendment for approval.
ATS Tracking guides
ATS Tracking enables planning authorities to track the status of their amendments and allows them to submit their amendment to the Department electronically.
This section has step by step guides on how to use various features of ATS Tracking.
Login to ATS Tracking
This guide will take you through the steps to log in to ATS Tracking.
If you do not have an ATS Tracking log in, please contact your Council Administrator.
Create an amendment in ATS Tracking
This guide will assist you in creating an Amendment number in ATS Tracking.
Create or edit an instruction list for ATS Authoring
This guide will assist you in how to create an instruction list in ATS Tracking.
Make payment for an amendment fee
This guide will take you through the steps to make a payment to a planning scheme amendment in ATS Tracking.
Request an exemption
This guide will take you through the steps to Request an Exemption to a planning scheme amendment in ATS Tracking.
Request an extension
This guide will take you through the steps to Request an extension to a planning scheme amendment in ATS Tracking.
Manage your council contacts
This section will provide step by step guides on how to manage council contact details.
Create, edit and deactivate contacts
This guide will assist the Planning Authority Administrator on how to create, edit and deactivate users from ATS Tracking.
Assign users as a Planning Manager or Planning Director
This guide will assist the Planning Authority Administrator on how to assign users as Planning Manager or a Planning Director from ATS Tracking.
How to view and update Mayor and CEO Contacts
This guide will assist the Planning Authority Administrator on how to view and update Mayor and CEO contacts in ATS Tracking.
ATS Authoring guides
ATS Authoring enables planning authorities to draft, amend and publish ordinances to their planning schemes.
This section has step by step guides on how to edit provisions, review comments, refresh content and interim publish in ATS Authoring.
Editing provisions
How to place content in edit mode
View a video on how to place content in edit mode
How to adjust editor settings
View a video on how to adjust editor settings
How to insert a page break
View a video on how to insert a page break
How to insert a table
View a video on how to insert a table
How to insert an image
View a video on how to insert an image
How to replace an image
View a video on how to replace an image
How to move and delete a paragraph
View a video on how to move and delete a paragraph
How to copy a table from Word, insert it and apply a table style
View a video on how to copy a table from Word, insert it and apply a table style
How to apply landscape to content
View a video on how to apply landscape to content
How to adjust the content add paragraphs and bullets
View a video on how to adjust the content add paragraphs and bullets
Review and add comments
How to review content and add comments
View a video on how to review content and add comments
How to review and compare content versions
View a video on how to review and compare content versions
How to publish a document and review the results
View a video on how to publish a document and review the results
Refreshing content
How to refresh amendment workflow
This guide will show you how to refresh amendment workflow.
Interim publish
How to run an interim Publish Process (Final form) with 'compare' feature
The following videos are suitable for users of the Amendment Tracking System (ATS) who are new to the system or who may require refresher training.
The videos are presented in modules that cover specific functions of the system. It is recommended that new users work through each module from Module 1 through to 10.
For further assistance or information, please contact Planning Support.
Email Planning Support if you need this information in an accessible format such as a video transcript.
ATS Online Training Modules
An overview of the Amendment Tracking System (ATS) including the background, how to access the system, how the system fits into the amendment process and where further assistance with using the system can be found.
(Length :10 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 16.8 KB).
Using ATS Tracking, we demonstrate how to create an amendment. An Instruction List is also created and edited using various actions available in the ATS Tracking application.
(Length : 40 minutes).
View the video transcript (DOCX, 16.8 KB).
As well as providing an overview of the ATS Authoring application, we look at how the instruction list in ATS Tracking determines the content that is made available to edit in ATS Authoring. We also go through the numerous settings available in ATS Authoring and provide some general navigation guidance of the application. (Length : 25 minutes).
View the video transcript (DOCX, 16.8 KB).
Using ATS Authoring, we demonstration how tables are created and formatted.
(Length : 23 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 34.4 KB).
Using ATS Authoring, images are uploaded into an amendment document.Replacing an existing image is also demonstrated.
(Length : 14 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 26.9 KB).
Using ATS Authoring, we look at how users can compare content that has been changed throughout their amendment document, using the Versions function.We also demonstrate how to revert content to a previous version.
(Length : 11 minutes)
View the video transcript. (DOCX, 18.3 KB)
Using ATS Authoring, we demonstrate how users can create a PDF of their amendment document.The Snapshot function is reviewed, and we also show how changes in an amendment document can be tracked when viewing a PDF.
(Length : 6 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 17.8 KB).
In this module, we demonstrate the Interim Publish function so that users can view how their amendment will look when combined with the master planning scheme.
(Length : 14 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 20.9 KB).
We use ATS Authoring to see how users can apply the Refresh Amendment Workflow process to their amendment document, after they have been alerted to a change in their master content of the planning scheme.
(Length : 10 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 18.2 KB).
Using ATS Tracking, users are guided on how to complete the amendment application form, upload supporting documents and submit their amendment for approval.
(Length : 7 minutes)
View the video transcript (DOCX, 18.8 KB)
More information
If you have any questions or need further assistance contact us:
☎ Phone: 1800 789 386 and press 1
✉ Email: planning.support@delwp.vic.gov.au
Page last updated: 09/06/20