The proposals in this paper focus on the structure and operation of the VPP. They seek to both simplify and improve the operation of the VPP, and to lay foundations for further future transformative initiatives. These initiatives are part of the Planning program. Victorian Government’s Smart Smart Planning is delivering long term, transformative change to the Victorian planning system to make it more responsive to the needs of Victorians. The proposals in this discussion paper are one part of this broader program. You can find out more about Smart Planning at . All users of Victoria’s planning system are encouraged to consider the proposals and express their views. To comment on the proposals, go to . The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm Friday 24 November 2017. Abbreviations and acronyms The Act - The Planning and Environment Act 1987 DELWP - Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning LPPF - Local Planning Policy Framework MSS - Municipal Strategic Statement PPF - Planning Policy Framework PPARS - Planning Permit Activity Reporting System PSIMS - Planning Scheme Information Management System SPPF - State Planning Policy Framework VAGO - Victorian Auditor-General’s Office VCAT - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal VCEC - Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission VPP - Victoria Planning Provisions Introduction Planning provides a strategic and policy framework to balance often conflicting economic, commercial, social, environmental and heritage considerations. It seeks to ensure that there is a fair, orderly, responsive and transparent process to manage the economically productive and sustainable use of land in Victoria. The Victorian planning system and planning schemes play a significant role in economy. In the Victoria’s 17 financial year, the planning system processed about $30 billion of future investment in Victoria through 56,000 planning permit applications, and delivered approvals for 46,000 new dwellings and 62,000 new lots (Victorian Auditor-General's Planning System Review 2017 and DELWP). The planning system and planning schemes are key tools that enable state and local government planning policies to be implemented and sustainable change to be effected to the built environment. The VPP is the framework, or template, on which all Victorian planning schemes are based. Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the VPP and planning schemes is important to the Victorian economy and the liveability of Victorians. Why is change needed? The VPP has served Victoria well for a long time. However, increasing demands on the planning system and successive reforms have resulted in planning schemes that have grown considerably in size and complexity.
The proposals in this paper focus on the structure and operation of the VPP. They seek to both simplify and improve the operation of the VPP, and to lay foundations for further future transformative initiatives. These initiatives are part of the Victorian Government’s Smart Planning program. Smart Planning is delivering long term, transformative change to the Victorian planning system to make it more responsive to the needs of Victorians. The proposals in this discussion paper are one part of this broader program. You can find out more about Smart Planning at . All users of Victoria’s planning system are encouraged to consider the proposals and express their views. To comment on the proposals, go to . The deadline for submissions is 5:00pm Friday 24 November 2017. Abbreviations and acronyms The Act - The Planning and Environment Act 1987 DELWP - Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning LPPF - Local Planning Policy Framework MSS - Municipal Strategic Statement PPF - Planning Policy Framework PPARS - Planning Permit Activity Reporting System PSIMS - Planning Scheme Information Management System SPPF - State Planning Policy Framework VAGO - Victorian Auditor-General’s Office VCAT - Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal VCEC - Victorian Competition and Efficiency Commission VPP - Victoria Planning Provisions Introduction Planning provides a strategic and policy framework to balance often conflicting economic, commercial, social, environmental and heritage considerations. It seeks to ensure that there is a fair, orderly, responsive and transparent process to manage the economically productive and sustainable use of land in Victoria. The Victorian planning system and planning schemes play a significant role in Victoria’s economy. In the financial year, the planning system processed about $30 billion of future investment in Victoria through 56,000 planning permit applications, and delivered approvals for 46,000 new dwellings and 62,000 new lots (Victorian Auditor-General's Planning System Review 2017 and DELWP). The planning system and planning schemes are key tools that enable state and local government planning policies to be implemented and sustainable change to be effected to the built environment. The VPP is the framework, or template, on which all Victorian planning schemes are based. Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the VPP and planning schemes is important to the Victorian economy and the liveability of Victorians. Why is change needed? The VPP has served Victoria well for a long time. However, increasing demands on the planning system and successive reforms have resulted in planning schemes that have grown considerably in size and complexity. 17
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