Planning Services
Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council is responsible for ensuring that land is used and developed in an environmentally, economically and socially responsible manner, to provide a sustainable future for its residents.
If you are intending to construct a dwelling or develop land for commercial or industrial purposes or wish to change use of land, remove native vegetation or undertake a subdivision you are advised to contact Council's Planning unit to discuss your proposal to determine if a planning permit is required.
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Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, Council is responsible for ensuring that land is used and developed in an environmentally, economically and socially responsible manner, to provide a sustainable future for its residents.
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Public Notification If Council believes that your proposal may have an impact on other people, for example your neighbours, you may be requested to advise them about your proposal. This advice may be in the form of a notice posted to them,
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All planning applications, that are awaiting decision, are available for viewing at the Wangaratta Government Centre during business hours.
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This is a summary of the fees prescribed under the Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2000, and is not a complete representation of these Regulations.
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To achieve a desired planning outcome or to support a new planning direction, Council can amend its planning scheme. For example, to make provision for further residential development as the city grows, Council could amend the Planning Scheme to rezone land from Rural to Residential.
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Timber production on private land in Victoria Timber production on private land in Victoria is subject to the provisions of the applicable Municipal Planning Scheme.
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Wangaratta Planning Scheme controls the use and development of land within the municipality. The Scheme determines what you can or cannot do on your land, depending on what zones and overlays are applicable under the Scheme.
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Bushfire planning provisions and bushfire building regulations ensure that new development is more resilient to bushfire and that landowners can maintain their property in a fire-ready condition.
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