
February 22, 2023
VPA statement regarding Operation Clara Special Report
The VPA is aware that Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has tabled the Operation […]
The Victorian Planning Authority proudly acknowledges Victoria’s Aboriginal community and their rich culture and pays respect to their Elders past and present.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as Australia’s first peoples and as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land and water on which we rely.
We recognise and value the ongoing contribution of Aboriginal people and communities to Victorian life and how this enriches us.
We embrace the spirit of reconciliation, working towards the equality of outcomes and ensuring an equal voice.
February 22, 2023
The VPA is aware that Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has tabled the Operation […]
March 17, 2022
We’re planning for the future of the Preston Market Precinct to provide homes and jobs […]
November 25, 2021
The principle of living locally has underpinned the Victorian Government’s planning policy for years, but […]
September 16, 2021
The Victorian Planning Authority’s plans for the PMP Printing Precinct have been gazetted, paving the […]
September 17, 2020
The Victorian Planning Authority and the councils of the Great South Coast and Barwon regions […]
March 19, 2020
Like many of your organisations, coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting the operations of the Victorian Planning […]
October 30, 2019
The Streamlining for Growth Program is funded by the Victorian State Government and managed by […]
July 16, 2019
The VPA’s program, Streamlining for Growth (SFG), has been designed to co-ordinate the efforts of […]
June 26, 2019
A new draft industrial land development strategy has been endorsed by the City of Greater […]
June 26, 2019
From Wednesday 26 June, Yarrawonga residents, business and visitors are invited to share their vision […]
June 20, 2019
Protecting the natural environment, revitalising rundown sites and building infrastructure are key priorities for Shepparton […]
May 30, 2019
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is helping growth area councils speed up planning processes by […]
May 17, 2019
The VPA’s Futures Thinking events explore the large-scale issues and opportunities shaping our state. Our […]
May 6, 2019
The Victorian Planning Authority is inviting councils across Victoria to apply for Streamlining for Growth […]
December 17, 2018
Sunbury locals will have a new village green, arts hub and bustling new neighbourhood on […]
November 26, 2018
The Executive Director of Heritage Victoria has today released a recommendation about whether the Preston […]
October 23, 2018
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has committed to five principles to guide new planning controls […]
October 12, 2018
The VPA would like to congratulate Steve Dunn, who was recognised as a Fellow of […]
September 19, 2018
A disused industrial site in Melbourne’s west will be transformed into a tree-lined residential community […]
September 12, 2018
The Victorian Government has established a new direction to guide Victoria’s land-use planning for 2018-19. […]
September 12, 2018
The VPA was pleased to join Minister for Planning Richard Wynne and Minister for Innovation and […]
August 10, 2018
The Victorian Government is making it quicker and easier to build new homes and create […]
July 10, 2018
June 19 marked my one year work anniversary here at the VPA! As with all […]
May 23, 2018
The Victorian Government is investing an additional $3.6 million to the Streamlining for Growth Program […]
May 17, 2018
The VPA would like to congratulate chair Jude Munro AO, for being named one of […]
April 30, 2018
As usual, it’s been a busy couple of months in planning and we have been […]
April 26, 2018
The Victorian Planning Authority is investing in new initiatives to speed up post-precinct structure plan […]
February 1, 2018
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne today unveiled Melbourne’s newest suburbs, Fraser Rise and Deanside (previously […]
January 23, 2018
The Victorian Planning Authority and Cardinia Shire Council have released a draft plan for a […]
December 1, 2017
The Victorian Government is acquiring land for a future primary school in Truganina, thanks to […]
October 23, 2017
The Victorian Government is making homes in the inner city more affordable and creating local […]
October 9, 2017
As one of the fastest growing regional centres in Victoria, Wodonga is in need of […]
August 31, 2017
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and Hume City Council have prepared a plan to guide […]
August 30, 2017
Dear Colleague, Statement of Expectations The Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, has recently released the […]
August 25, 2017
Dear Colleague, It has been a very busy time since I last emailed you on 5 […]
August 15, 2017
The Victorian Government is building a new community in Melbourne’s west to boost housing affordability […]
July 10, 2017
Dear colleague, Altona North As you might have read in today’s Herald Sun, the VPA […]
July 5, 2017
The Victorian Government is giving the Altona community a chance to help transform a former industrial […]
June 26, 2017
Christmas has come early for VPA research team members David Lees, Justin Malkiewicz, Frank Hanson […]
May 4, 2017
A bold new plan will cement Berwick’s reputation as a cutting-edge health and education precinct […]
March 31, 2017
Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has unveiled draft framework plans for three key National Employment […]
March 31, 2017
Victoria has 10 years’ worth of land available to be developed, according to a new […]
February 28, 2017
The Victorian Government is taking action to boost land supply and cut delays in approvals […]
February 15, 2017
Jude Munro AO, Chair, Victorian Planning Authority has announced that the CEO of the Victorian […]
February 12, 2017
Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, has approved a plan for a leafy new suburb in […]
December 12, 2016
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is cutting red tape and bolstering council resources to ensure […]
December 9, 2016
The Minister for Planning has approved the Brompton Lodge precinct structure plan, which paves the […]
November 30, 2016
Sunshine workers and residents would like their area to have more businesses, offices and quality […]
November 22, 2016
Plans for 20,000 new homes and 6000 jobs have been released for public comment to […]
November 9, 2016
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) has released the Beveridge Central Precinct Structure Plan for exhibition. […]
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