Planning Panels Victoria

We independently assess planning proposals and major projects across the state of Victoria

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Upcoming hearings

  • Name
    Hearing dates
    Chair

  • Latrobe C151latr

    Next hearing date
    – Directions hearing
    Chair David Merrett

  • Ballarat C217ball

    Next hearing date
    – Directions hearing
    Chair Tim Hellsten

  • Golden Plains C106gpla

    Next hearing date
    – Public hearing
    Chair Michael Ballock
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Guides and resources

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What is a planning panel?

Planning Panels Victoria hears submissions, provides recommendations and advice about planning scheme amendments and planning projects.

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How to make a submission

Submissions must be made in writing to the planning authority and can be presented in person at a hearing.

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How public hearings work

What you can expect if you attend a public hearing.

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For planning authorities

Pre-setting hearing dates

What planning authorities need to consider when setting planning panel hearing dates.

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Making a panel request

How to formally request a planning panel for planning authorities.

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Hearing process for planning authorities

What a planning authority must do after a planning panel is appointed.

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