Communities are made up of individuals with different needs, interests and lifestyles. Some needs, however, are common to all - fresh air, clean water, open space for recreation, access to services and so on. A form of overall planning is necessary to make sure these basic needs are met and the community resources are used effectively and equitably.

Click on the following links for more information:

Planning

• What is a Town Planning Permit and Planning Scheme
• Making a Planning Permit Application
• Responding to a Permit Application
• Planning Appeals Process (VCAT)
• Forms to Download
• Tree/Vegetation Removal

Hot Topics

Planning Scheme Review
Click on the following link to access the Planning Scheme Review Issues Report   (Acrobat PDF file - 250 KB). Submissions about this report close at Close Of Business on 20 March 2008. Click on the following link to see outputs of the first community workshop on the issues report: Community Workshop Outcomes - 7 Mar 2008    (Acrobat PDF file - 33 KB).  Click on the following link to access the Planning Scheme Review Consultation Report   (Acrobat PDF file - 917 KB).

Streamlining the planning permit process
The Government is focusing on streamlining the planning permit process. Click on the following link for more information.

Other topics include:

• Planning Register Online
• Town Planning Progress Report
• CAD Re-development
• Safe Boat Harbour
• Housing Strategy
• Neighbourhood Character Study

Other Relevant Links

• Department of Infrastructure
• ResCode - Provisions for Residential Development in Victoria
• Frankston Planning Scheme
• Draft Regional Housing Statement
• Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT)
• Anstat
• Land Channel - Victorian Government - Government Information about land and property anywhere in Victoria

This information is not conclusive and should be used as a guide only. If you require further information please contact the Town Planning Department on 9784 1888.

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