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Planning Scheme Amendments

Current Planning Scheme Amendments

The following Planning Scheme Amendments are currently being considered. Select the amendment to get more information.

Recently Approved Planning Scheme Amendments

The following Planning Scheme Amendments have been recently approved by the Minister for Planning. Select the amendment to get more information.

About Amendments to the Darebin Planning Scheme

The Darebin Planning Scheme is a document that guides land use and development decisions within the municipality to ensure a balance of social, economic and environmental needs. Changes to the planning scheme are known as amendments and can be initiated by the State Government, Council or by an individual. Common amendments include:

  • Change of zone to allow different use of the land; or
  • Introduction of a new Council policy

As part of the process there is community consultation on the proposed changes to the planning scheme, and submissions are invited. Issues raised in the submissions may not always be resolved and an independent panel may then appointed by the Minister for Planning to consider both the submissions and the amendment.

Information about Planning Schemes and the Planning Scheme Amendment process can be obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development website via the following links:

Anyone considering requesting an amendment is encouraged to talk to Council before submitting a request by contacting the Strategic Planning Unit on 8470 8465 or email planning@darebin.vic.gov.au.

Amendment Fees

Fees for Planning Scheme Amendments are prescribed under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations.

Please note that the request will not be considered without the correct fee. All fees are exempt from GST and are current effective 18 August 2009.

(1) The fee for— (a) considering a request to amend a planning scheme; and (b) taking action required by Division 1 of Part 3 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987; and (c) considering any submissions which do not seek a change to the amendment; and (d) if applicable, abandoning the amendment in accordance with section 28— $798
The additional fee for— (a) considering submissions which seek a change to an amendment, and where necessary referring the submissions to a panel; and (b) providing assistance to a panel in accordance with section 158; and (c) making a submission in accordance with section 24(b); and (d) considering the report in accordance with section 27; and (e) after considering submissions and the report in accordance with section 27, if applicable, abandoning the amendment in accordance with section 28 $798 (to the planning authority)
The additional fee for— (a) adopting an amendment or a part of an amendment in accordance with section 29; and (b) submitting the amendment for approval in accordance with section 31— $524 (to the planning authority)
The additional fee for— (a) considering a request to approve an amendment in accordance with section 35; and (b) giving notice of approval of an amendment in accordance with section 36— $798 (to the Minister)

Payment of Panel Costs

When an independent panel is required to hear submissions (objections) that have not been resolved, the planning authority will pass on to the proponent (applicant) the costs incurred for or by a panel in accordance with s.156 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The costs involved will depend on the number of panel members appointed and the number of days the panel sits. An indicative cost is $4000 per day.

Further Information

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Strategic Planning Unit

Ph: (03) 8470 8540
Fax: (03) 9261 4830
Mail: PO Box 91, Preston VIC 3072
Email: planning@darebin.vic.gov.au

Viewing Amendments
To view amendments please visit the Department of Planning and Community Development website. You may also inspect amendment documents free of charge during business hours at the Planning Services Counter at Council offices.

Planning Services Counter
Monday to Friday - 8.45am - 4.45pm
1st Floor, 274 Gower Street
Preston, 3072

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