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Learn about the planning system in Victoria and the information and services available to assist youLearn about the planning system in Victoria and find helpful documentation to assist you in understanding itFind guidance for practitioners on applying and drafting planning provisionsExplore the Minister for Planning's powers, roles and responsibilities including the issuing of Ministerial directionsFind out who's responsible for planning decisions in your areaExplore the wide range of planning services offered by the departmentFind links to other websites with useful planning information from Australia and the worldAccess all planning schemes in Victoria including the Victoria Planning Provisions and scheme historiesGet a planning report for a property, land parcel or crown land showing planning zones, overlays and related informationSearch for and view details of exhibited and approved amendments to Victorian planning schemes.Navigate your planning scheme with an explanation of each component and section, and learn about the Victoria Planning Provisions and incorporated documentsAccess online planning services and tools that provide you with planning information for your propertyFind templates and information for planning professionals who prepare and process amendments.View a list of ministerial interventions for the current and previous years by the Minister for Planning in VictoriaAmendment VC148 has implemented changes to the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) and planning schemes.Learn about planning permit applications and processesReview general information about planning permits including processes and common types of permit applicationsA faster way of dealing with low-impact, straightforward planning permit applications known as VicSmart planning assessmentView a list of applications and decisions on planning permits where the Minister for Planning is responsible for making the decisionFind out if there additional permit requirements for your applicationBrowse a list of planning policies and current initiativesThe planning of a network of vibrant community hubs known as activity centresLearn about amendment C371 that proposes to facilitate the use and development of land for a new campus for the University of Melbourne at 241 Salmon Street, Port MelbourneThe planning system's role in protecting our airports, their operations and the communities around themThe Better Apartments Design Standards have been introduced to improve the liveability and sustainability of apartments in VictoriaPlanning for land use buffers and separation distances between industries and sensitive land usesLearn how the planning and building systems respond to bushfireLearn more about how to submit a priority project to the Building Victoria’s Recovery TaskforcePlanning controls to guide the future development of Melbourne's central cityPlanning for the protection and enhancement of Victoria's coastal areasWhat development contributions are and how they’re usedAmendments to the Planning and Environment Act were introduced in 2018 to safeguard the state's distinctive areas and landscapesAmendment VC157 requires planning approval for power lines to connect new large-scale electricity generation facilities to the electricity network. It includes additional information on industrial and commercial land requirements, information that was not available in 2017 and which further support Plan Melbourne’s directions and policies. engage, with Victoria’s Traditional Owners and Aboriginal