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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
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
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
C168egip – Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area Native Vegetation Precinct Plan extension of operational timeframe - Gazetted
The amendment extends and updates the operational timeframe of the Incorporated Document Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area Native Vegetation Precinct Plan (October 2013) by ten years until 1 July 2033, to provide for the protection, management and removal of native vegetation within the Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area (LENGA) precinct.
The extension to the expiry date of the Native Vegetation Precinct Plan (NVPP) is necessary to ensure that it continues to allow for the efficient and orderly planning approvals process for the precinct that was established by Amendment C112 to the East Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area Outline Development Plan (2013) and the Lakes Entrance Northern Growth Area Development Contributions Plan (2014) both anticipate a 30-year plus development horizon for the housing precinct. This amendment extends the NVPP to ensure that the overall land use planning framework for the LENGA provides an efficient approvals process that remains in place for the precinct to support housing supply in Lakes Entrance.
Below are links to the DTP Planning Scheme Amendment page and relevant documents associated with this amendment.
Amendment page
The amendment page contains the Explanatory Report, Instruction Sheet, the new and tracked schedules, the updated Incorporated document (as below), and the Reasons for Intervention sheet.
Incorporated Documents
Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or Browse amendments.
A state government funded and led project to review the Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) has progressed with the approval of a planning scheme amendment by the Minister of Planning and revised overlay maps now forming part of the East Gippsland Planning Scheme.
The Erosion Management Overlay (EMO) is a Victorian Government planning control used to protect areas prone to erosion by minimising land disturbance and inappropriate development. When an EMO affects a property, a planning permit is likely required before building construction, earthworks or tree removal can occur.
The review of the Erosion Management Overlay across East Gippsland will reduce the burden on landowners by ensuring it only applies to land where there is a real risk of erosion.
The project has two parts, this first part was primarily to review the mapping. The second part will result in more specific planning controls and requires another planning scheme amendment which will likely be exhibited for public comment.
To find out what planning controls apply to an area of land, a free planning map can be viewed or downloaded via the Department of Transport and Planning website or Mapshare.
Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or Browse amendments.
The amendment page relating to C167egip can be accessed here Amendment C167egip or the documents are available in the Document Library on the YourSay page C167egip Erosion Management Overlay Review.