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Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
Victoria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1987 (2021)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil
Keyword
Environmental planning Land-use planning Policy/planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural development Basic legislation
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act, consisting of 11 Parts, is to establish a framework for planning the use, development and protection of land in Victoria in the present and long-term interests of all Victorians (sect. 1). The overall objectives of the Act include: to provide for the fair, orderly, economic and sustainable use, and development of land; to provide for the protection of natural and man-made resources and the maintenance of ecological processes and genetic diversity; to protect public utilities and other assets and enable the orderly provision and coordination of public utilities and other facilities for the benefit of the community and to balance the present and future interests of all Victorians (sect. 4). The Act covers planning and related procedures, it consists of 220 sections and is divided into the following parts: Preliminary (1); Victoria Planning Provisions (1A); Planning Schemes (2); Amendment of Planning Schemes (3); Metropolitan Green Wedge Protection (3AA); Growth Areas Authorities (3AAB); Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges – Regional Strategy Plan (3A); Development Contributions (3B); Melbourne Airport Environs Strategy Plan (3C); Williamstown Shipyard Site Strategy Plan (3D); Permits (4); Development Assessment Committees (4AA); Certificates of Compliance (4A); Compensation (5); Enforcement and Legal Proceedings (6); Advisory Committees (7); Panels (8); Administration (9); Projects of State or Regional Significance (9A); Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution (9B); Regulations (10); Repeals, Transitional and Savings (11).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.vic.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Planning and Environment (Fees) Interim Regulations 2011.

Legislation | Australia | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Certification, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment Regulations 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2014)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Registration, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment Regulations 1998.

Legislation | Australia | 1998 (2004)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Registration, Access-to-information, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2000.

Legislation | Australia | 2000 (2000)

Keyword: Environmental fees/charges, Environmental planning, Certification, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment (Fees) Interim Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Australia | 2012 (2013)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Certification, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment (Fees) Interim Regulations 2015.

Legislation | Australia | 2015

Keyword: Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Certification, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning and Environment (Fees) Regulations 2016.

Legislation | Australia | 2016 (2018)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Royalties/fees, Authorization/permit, Certification, Environmental fees/charges, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Planning and Environment (Planning Schemes) Act 1996.

Legislation | Australia | 1996 (2011)

Keyword: Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Great Ocean Road and Environs Protection Act 2020.

Legislation | Australia | 2020 (2021)

Keyword: Public land, Basin/catchment/watershed, Inland waters, River basin institution, Protected area, Cultural heritage, Indigenous peoples, Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX