04/12/2024
How will the program ensure that the streamlined planning controls do not result in poorer outcomes or diminished community input?
A faster planning process does not mean a poorer outcome or that the community doesn’t have a say.
If a development proposal meets a deemed to comply standard it will benefit from a streamlined planning approval pathway. These exemptions are designed to improve investment conditions and get more homes built faster via:
- Faster application processing
- Greater certainty about application outcomes
- Time and money saved in holding costs
- Reducing costly VCAT hearings
In most cases, your local council will remain the responsible authority for assessing whether a proposal is acceptable and will be able to review the proposed design of the development to ensure the design is of a high standard and will not unnecessarily affect neighbouring properties.