Planning Scheme Amendments / Land Rezoning

Planning Scheme Amendments / Land Rezoning

The Victorian planning legislative framework is comprehensive, which makes the process of amending Victorian planning schemes complex. However, with our experience and understanding of this process, our town planners are well-positioned to represent you and align the opinions of State and local government to achieve the highest and best value of your land and ultimately deliver your vision and objectives through a rezoning process.

Steps involved in Victorian planning scheme amendments or land rezoning process

In managing your proposal to amend Victorian planning schemes, our experienced town planners will:

  • Assess your chances of being successful;
  • Recommend a strategic approach to increase your changes of aligning the opinions of State and local government to potentially adapt a higher and better use which in line with your vision and objectives;
  • Liaise with affected parties to find common ground to progress your proposal further;
  • Prepare a detailed planning submission in support of your case, including relevant documentation to amend the planning scheme;
  • Assist in appointing the sub consultants required during the process;
  • Compile the required technical information to support your proposal;
  • Facilitate your case from initiation to finalisation; and
  • Advocate for your interests throughout, including professional representation at Planning Panel hearings.

We have prepared numerous strategies, including a suite of suitable planning policies and controls, infrastructure funding mechanisms and a land use framework. 

This has included:

  • growth area precinct structure plans,
  • master plans for infill strategic development sites,
  • development and infrastructure contributions,
  • industrial and employment precincts,
  • activity centres,
  • infill residential development, and
  • environmentally sensitive areas.

With years of practical experience in developing new suburbs and regenerating existing ones, our town planners are well equipped with the expertise to act on your behalf, to shape the master plans themselves and negotiate infrastructure funding agreements with Councils to secure best financial outcomes for you.