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VC212
The amendment makes changes to Clause 35.07 (Farming Zone) and to Clause 66.05 (Notice of permit applications under State standard provisions) to support the ongoing operation of wind energy facilities and amenity protections for nearby accommodation...
Gazetted
13 October 2021
Approved
VC196
Amendment VC196 reforms the Victorian planning system by introducing new zone and overlay controls to provide stronger recognition and protection to existing extractive industries, and to designate land with State-significant earth resources, where e...
Finished
13 October 2021
Approved
VC202
VC202 introduces a definition for 'Rural worker accommodation' in clauses 73.03 (Land Use Terms) and 73.04 (Nesting Diagrams), and permit requirements to facilitate this type of accommodation in the Farming Zone (FZ).
Gazetted
12 October 2021
Approved
VC208
Amends Clause 52.10 to apply the use, notice and review exemptions to other types of emergencies.
Gazetted
5 October 2021
Approved
VC203
This amendment implements the new environment protection framework in the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes.
Finished
16 September 2021
Approved
VC206
The amendment implements requirements of the Environment Protection Act 2017 for the regulation of wind turbine noise from a wind energy facility.
Finished
16 September 2021
Approved
VC211
Amendment VC211 updates the notice requirements at clause 67.02 of the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes. The amendment also updates clauses 66.05 and 67, and consolidates the provisions in clauses 67.02, 67.03 and 67.04.
Gazetted
14 September 2021
Approved
VC171
Amendment VC171 changes the Victoria Planning Provisions to strengthen coastal hazard planning, implements the Marine and Coastal Policy 2020 and makes minor administrative updates.
Gazetted
6 September 2021
Approved
VC189
The amendment changes the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes by updating the reference to the Alpine Resorts Strategic Plan 2020-2025 at Clause 12.04-1S Sustainable development in alpine areas. The amendment also translates the Alp...
Finished
1 September 2021
Approved
VC198
The amendment introduces new particular provisions at clauses 52.35 (Major Road Projects) and 52.36 (Rail Projects) and makes other changes related to delivery of projects carried out by or on behalf of Major Road Projects Victoria and Rail Projects ...
Finished
18 August 2021
Approved
VC180
Facilitates the development of new, and the upgrade and expansion of existing, non-government primary and secondary schools.
Finished
4 August 2021
Approved
VC194
The amendment inserts two new particular provisions at clauses 52.30 and 52.31 to facilitate state projects and local government projects.
Finished
4 August 2021
Approved
VC197
The amendment removes expiry dates and updates existing Design and Development Overlay (DDO) and Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO) schedules within the Yarra River corridor. Amendment VC197 also makes policy-neutral updates and consequential change...
Finished
4 August 2021
Approved
VC185
VC185 amends the VPP and all planning schemes to include the Macedon Ranges Statement of Planning Policy, include exemptions for the Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority as a public land manager and a transitional provision for large energy gen...
Finished
4 August 2021
Approved
VC195
Amendment VC195 changes the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes by modifying the particular provision at clause 52.32 (Wind energy facilities) to streamline the application process for minor changes to approved wind energy facilitie...
Finished
23 June 2021
Approved
V10
Inserts the Buffer Area Overlay (BAO) into the VPP at Clause 44.08.
Finished
9 June 2021
Approved
VC188
Removes Clause 52.13 2009 Bushfire: Recovery Exemptions and references to it from all planning schemes following its expiry.
Finished
5 May 2021
Approved
VC190
Introduces a new particular provision, Victoria’s Big Housing Build at clause 52.20 of the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes. Clause 52.20 removes the need for a planning permit to develop a housing project if funded under Victori...
Finished
17 March 2021
Approved
VC187
Introduces a new particular provision, Housing by or on behalf of the Director of Housing at clause 53.20 of the Victoria Planning Provisions and all planning schemes to streamline the planning permit process to construct or extend a dwelling, or to ...
Finished
17 March 2021
Approved
VC192
amend the Victoria Planning Provisions (clause 72.01-1) to make the Minister the responsible authority for all large energy generation facilities and utility installations,.
Finished
3 March 2021
Approved