Planning Law From Permit to Enforcement 2020 v2 Participants Copy
This document is a comprehensive continuing professional development (CPD) workshop pack produced by the Leo Cussen Centre for Law for legal practitioners and other professionals involved in Victorian planning law. It outlines the course structure, learning objectives, and a detailed timetable, and provides extensive reference material covering the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP), the Planning Policy Framework (PPF), the Residential Design Code (ResCode), and related policy documents such as Melbourne 2030 and Plan Melbourne. The pack includes practical discussion problems, case studies, and a thorough examination of the planning process from the initial permit application through to enforcement actions. Two key attachments detail the recent reforms to the planning scheme: Attachment 3 lists changes to reformed particular provisions (including amendment VC148 and a matrix of provision numbers, content types, and application contexts), while Attachment 4 outlines changes to reformed operational provisions (covering scheme operation, administration, enforcement, terminology, and strategic implementation). The material emphasizes the use of VicSmart digital applications, the role of zoning and overlays, and the strategic implementation of municipal planning strategies. Overall, the pack serves as both a teaching guide and a reference handbook for navigating current Victorian planning law and its recent amendments.
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Workshop Objectives and Learning Outcomes
Defines the purpose of the CPD session, the competencies participants will acquire, and the skill development related to planning law practice, including understanding of the legislative framework, application procedures, enforcement, and recent reforms.