Victorian Planning Authority

Planning our state’s future

The VPA works closely with councils and local communities, other government agencies, landowners and developers to plan for strategically important precincts in inner and middle ring Melbourne, the growth areas and regional cities.

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URBAN RENEWAL

Click here to read about our Urban Renewal Program and the projects we are working on.

Greenfields

Click here to read about our Greenfields Program and the projects we are working on.

Regional

Click here to read about our Regional Program and the projects we are working on.

Have Your Say

Click here to view our projects that are currently open for consultation. Get involved and tell us what you think.

Project list

Click here to view a list of projects we are currently working on. You can also view past projects.

Current plans in your area

News & Reports

1 year ago

VPA Fast Track Projects Supported by the Establishment of a Standing Advisory Committee

As part of the Victorian Government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Victorian Planning Authority […]

14 hours ago

A note from the Board Chair

I am very pleased to inform our stakeholders that the VPA Board has offered Stuart […]

14 hours ago

CEO Update – VPA Business Plan 2021/22

The Minister for Planning has approved our Victorian Planning Authority Business Plan 2021/22. For the […]

1 month ago

A new residential and commercial precinct for Melbourne’s south east

The Victorian Planning Authority’s plans for the PMP Printing Precinct have been gazetted, paving the […]

1 month ago

CEO Update – September 2021

It’s hard to believe we’re already looking at the tail end of 2021 – and […]

4 months ago

CEO Update – July 2021

As we pass the mid-point of the year, I’d like to update you on a […]

6 months ago

CEO Update – May 2021

The pace of change in the economy and housing market since my last update in […]

Tweets

We’ve prepared the Arden Structure Plan and a draft planning scheme amendment to guide the precinct’s development over the next 30 years. You’re invited to review the plans for Arden and have your say at https://t.co/WYPXmDtvOV https://t.co/eG0kDz4cUf, Sep 20
The Bannockburn Growth Plan has been gazetted, marking the fifth project to be approved as part of the VPA's Fast Track Program. The plan will guide the sustainable growth of Bannockburn to the year 2050 https://t.co/jiu29fuAMt, Sep 17
Our plans for the PMP Printing Precinct have been gazetted, paving the way for new homes, jobs and medical and learning opportunities for Melbourne’s south east. Another project approved as part of our VPA Fast Track Program. https://t.co/8ZfJi36Fcd, Sep 16