The amendment process
Any amendment to the scheme involves all parties with an interest in the amendment, or who may be affected by it. Before Council proposes or supports an amendment it must ensure the amendment:
- has planning merit
- is consistent with the future strategic directions for the municipality.
If Council resolves to prepare an amendment, it must first seek the Minister for Planning’s authorisation.
Stages in the amendment process
The following sets out the stages of the process and the associated fees for each stage (for a proponent led amendment).
The process is determined by the Planning and Environment Act and Council has no discretion to depart from the statutory process or fees. It is overseen by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning on behalf of the Minister for Planning
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Stage
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Fee at 03/07/2019
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Seek advice from Council’s Strategic Planning Department to understand:
- if Council is likely to support the Amendment
- what supporting material is required to accompany application.
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0
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Formally apply to Council for Planning Scheme Amendment
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$3,096.20
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Advertising of Amendment
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Costs of advertising in newspaper circulating in local area and advertising in Government Gazette
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If objections are received Amendment referred to Panels Victoria for public hearing.
If no objections received proceed to Council consideration stage.
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If 1-10 submissions received – $15,345.60
If 11-20 submissions received – $30,661.20
If 20+ submissions received – $40,986.80
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Public Panel hearing held by Panels Victoria
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Cost of panel hearing.
Panel hearing costs can be substantial.
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Council consideration of Panel recommendations and adoption of Amendment
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$488.50
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Ministerial consideration and adoption of Amendment
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$488.50
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Fees
All fees for planning scheme amendments are determined by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.
Fees must be paid at the relevant stage of the amendment process.
Further information
For more on planning scheme amendment fees see the
For further information on Privately-Initiated Planning Scheme Amendments