INTRODUCTION provides information Councillors do not need a detailed knowledge of every provision in the planning scheme to successfully fulfil about policies and the circumstances when a their planning role and responsibilities. However, a planning permit is required to make changes to the councillor must: use or condition of land or to develop land. Be familiar with the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) Be familiar with the Local The planning scheme is a legal document that requires interpretation by a qualified planner. Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) Understand why a planning permit is required and The planning scheme is important because it the relevant planning considerations and decision determines the development potential of land. The guidelines for each application presented for starting point for consideration of any planning permit decision. application is to check what the planning scheme says about the way in which the land may be used or The planning scheme sets out the way land can be developed. This information determines why a used and developed through policies and objectives. planning permit is required and which policies are It generally affects all land in the municipality. The relevant to the decision about the application. scheme includes both written text and maps that show the zones and overlays that affect land. It STRUCTURE OF THE PLANNING SCHEME advertising signs, car parking, native vegetation, All planning schemes have the same structure and gaming venues etc contain the following information: Table of contents General provisions Objectives of Planning in Victoria Definitions Incorporated documents Purpose of the planning scheme List of amendments. User Guide The content is selected from the Victoria Planning State Planning Policy Framework Provisions (VPP). A council can reflect local Local Planning Policy Framework (MSS & local policies) circumstances in the planning scheme using: Zones The Local Planning Policy Framework Overlays Schedules to the zones and overlays where available The incorporated documents schedule. Particular provisions for certain uses such as Table of contents Objectives of planning in Victoria Purpose of this planning scheme User guide State Planning Policy Framework Local Planning Policy Framework (MSS & Local Planning Policies) Zones Overlays Particular provisions General provisions Definitions Incorporated documents FIXED STATE CONTENT Lists of amendments CAN CONTAIN LOCAL CONTENT WHOLLY LOCAL CONTENT NOT FORMAL PART OF SCHEME
INTRODUCTION Councillors do not need a detailed knowledge of every provision in the planning scheme to successfully fulfil their planning role and responsibilities. However, a councillor must: Be familiar with the State Planning Policy Framework (SPPF) Be familiar with the Local Planning Policy Framework (LPPF) Understand why a planning permit is required and the relevant planning considerations and decision guidelines for each application presented for decision. The planning scheme sets out the way land can be used and developed through policies and objectives. It generally affects all land in the municipality. The scheme includes both written text and maps that show the zones and overlays that affect land. It provides information about policies and the circumstances when a planning permit is required to make changes to the use or condition of land or to develop land. The planning scheme is a legal document that requires interpretation by a qualified planner. The planning scheme is important because it determines the development potential of land. The starting point for consideration of any planning permit application is to check what the planning scheme says about the way in which the land may be used or developed. This information determines why a planning permit is required and which policies are relevant to the decision about the application. STRUCTURE OF THE PLANNING SCHEME All planning schemes have the same structure and contain the following information: Table of contents Objectives of Planning in Victoria Purpose of the planning scheme User Guide State Planning Policy Framework Local Planning Policy Framework (MSS & local policies) Zones Overlays Particular provisions for certain uses such as advertising signs, car parking, native vegetation, gaming venues etc General provisions Definitions Incorporated documents List of amendments. The content is selected from the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP). A council can reflect local circumstances in the planning scheme using: The Local Planning Policy Framework Schedules to the zones and overlays where available The incorporated documents schedule. FIXED STATE CONTENT Table of contents Objectives of planning in Victoria Purpose of this planning scheme User guide State Planning Policy Framework Local Planning Policy Framework (MSS & Local Planning Policies) Zones Overlays Particular provisions General provisions Definitions Incorporated documents Lists of amendments CAN CONTAIN LOCAL CONTENT WHOLLY LOCAL CONTENT NOT FORMAL PART OF SCHEME