The East Gippsland Planning Scheme sets out the rules for how land can be used and developed and is a comprehensive legal document. To respond to changes, implement the recommendations or vision of an adopted plan or strategy, incorporate a new Council policy, or improve how the scheme operates, changes called ‘amendments’ are made to the planning scheme.

Planning Scheme Amendments are required by law and there are strict instructions to be carried out before proposed planning scheme amendments can be submitted to the Minister for Planning for consideration.

Amendments may involve changing the mapping relating to the zone or overlays on land or updating the written part of the scheme (ordinance) or both.

Council or a third party can request a planning scheme amendment.

There are fees and several stages to step through for a planning scheme amendment to become part of the planning scheme. More information can be found at Amending a planning scheme‍

Current East Gippsland Amendments

C172egip- Implementation of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan

Amendment C172egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan (PGASP).

Council adopted the PGASP in 2016, after extensive community consultation. For Council to make decisions on planning applications in accordance with the PGASP recommendations, it needs to be implemented into the East Gippsland Planning Scheme.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C172 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link Browse amendments.

The amendment page relating to C172egip can be accessed here C172egip or the documents are available in the Document Library on the YourSay page - Planning Scheme Amendment C172egip - Implementation of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan

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C171egip - Implementation of the Eagle Point Structure Plan

Amendment C171egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Eagle Point Structure Plan (EPSP).

The EPSP provides a framework for the future growth of Eagle Point. It identifies the special qualities of the town and recommends policies to protect and enhance its character and environmental values. It also identifies opportunities for modest residential growth of the town, in appropriate locations.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Eagle Point Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C171 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link Browse amendments.

The amendment page relating to C171egip can be accessed here C171egip or the documents are available in the Document Library on the YourSay page - Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip - Implementation of the Eagle Point Structure Plan

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Details on previous amendments can be found at East Gippsland Planning Scheme - Amendments

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