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.

Application for Planning Permit

Town Planning focuses on the use, development and protection of land. Urban and rural planning is vital for the orderly expansion of new housing and industry into areas best suited for them. Productive agricultural land needs to be protected, as does the quality of the natural and urban environment. Read more

Planning Pemit Process

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, Read more

Planning Register

All planning applications, that are awaiting decision, are available for viewing at the Wangaratta Government Centre during business hours.  Read more

Fees and Charges

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.  Read more

Municipal Land Strategy

Council's Municipal Land Strategy was adopted in 2004 and aims to develop a plan that clearly identifies municipal trends in relation to land development, and proposes future initiatives that fit with social, environmental and infrastructure requirements within the municipality. Read more

Planning Scheme and Amendments

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. Read more

Timber Production

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. Read more

Local Planning Policies

Planning deals with what you can or cannot do on your land, depending on what zones and overlays are applicable under the Rural City of Wangaratta Planning Scheme. A Planning Scheme controls land use and development within a municipality. It contains state and local planning policies, zones, overlays, particular provisions, general provisions, definitions and maps. Council has a number of local planning policies. Read more

Planning and building for bushfire protection

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. Read more