AISV - Compliance Framework, Town Planning

Information related to State and local planning schemes.

AISV Compliance Framework

Town planning

Please scroll to the bottom of the page for contacts and links

Do you need to comply?

Probably, depending on the size and nature of any proposed projects.

Conditions of compliance

The planning scheme controls land use and development within a municipality. It contains State and local planning policies, zones and overlays and other provisions that affect how land can be used and developed.

The planning scheme will indicate if a planning permit is required to change the use of land, or to construct a building or make other changes to the land.

Every municipality has its own planning scheme.

Planning policies are determined under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic.) and the Planning and Environment Regulations 1998 (Vic.). State planning policies are concerned with issues such as urban consolidation and neighbourhood character, while local planning policies are concerned with issues of regional or local significance. The council must take into account both the State and local planning policies when making a planning decision.

If you have to comply, what do you have to do?

You should be familiar with the planning scheme applicable to your location, particularly the following components of the Victorian Planning Scheme:

State Planning Policy Framework
Local Planning Policy Framework
Zones
Overlays
Particular provisions
General provisions
Definitions
Incorporated documents

(Explanations of these terms are contained in the AISV document ("An Introduction to Planning for Independent Schools". Please click here to download a copy in PDF)

You should also be familiar with the processes involved in obtaining a planning permit from your local municipal council.

What are the consequences if you don't comply?

You could encounter difficulties in obtaining approval for your project.

Who will help you?

AISV contact:

Peter Roberts
Assistant Director, Management Services
Ph. 03 9825 7211
peter.roberts@ais.vic.edu.au

AISV documents:

Click here to download a copy of "An Introduction to Planning for Independent Schools" (PDF)