August 10, 2017
VPA News
July 31, 2017
VPA walks the land with Yorta Yorta and Biosis
VPA planners were delighted to join Biosis archaeologist Kym Oataway and Yorta Yorta Nation site […]
June 26, 2017
Why the census is so important
Christmas has come early for VPA research team members David Lees, Justin Malkiewicz, Frank Hanson […]
June 23, 2017
CEO update: 23 June 2017
Dear colleague, Thank you all for the warm welcome that I have received in my […]
June 22, 2017
VPA welcomes Stuart Moseley
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is delighted to welcome Stuart Moseley as its new CEO […]
June 19, 2017
State of the State June 2017
The VPA has released its second quarter State of the State report, which provides a […]
May 19, 2017
VPA update: 19 May 2017
Dear colleague, It has been a busy few weeks at the VPA and I have […]
May 11, 2017
Stuart Moseley announced as new CEO
Message from Jude Munro AO, Chair of Victorian Planning Authority Dear colleague, As you know, […]
May 4, 2017
Streamlining for Growth grants open
Streamlining for Growth Applications for the VPA’s Streamlining for Growth program are now open. Councils […]
May 4, 2017
Bold new plan to grow Berwick’s health and education precinct
A bold new plan will cement Berwick’s reputation as a cutting-edge health and education precinct […]
April 20, 2017
Planning for Broadmeadows’ future
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) and Hume City Council have released the draft Greater Broadmeadows […]
April 19, 2017
Honouring Victoria’s traditional owners in new suburbs
When residents move into two new communities in the Melton municipality, they will be able […]
April 12, 2017
Urban renewal the focus of VPA’s second Leading Practice seminar
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) recently hosted its second Leading Practice seminar, this time focusing […]
April 12, 2017
CEO’s final update: 11 April 2017
Dear colleague, Today is my last at the VPA and I’d like to take the […]
March 31, 2017
CEO update: 31 March 2017
Dear colleague, The rise and rise of Victoria’s population growth continues, with figures released by […]
March 31, 2017
State of the State March 2017
Victoria has 10 years’ worth of land available to be developed, according to a new […]
March 6, 2017
CEO update: 9 March 2017
VPA Update: New lots, strategic sites and regional grants Dear colleague, Strategic sites As part […]
March 1, 2017
Community minds come together for Jacksons Hill master plan
The VPA would like to thank the over 180 Sunbury residents and community group members […]
February 15, 2017
Tribute to Peter Seamer from the chair
Peter Seamer today has announced his resignation as CEO of the Victorian Planning Authority. Over […]
February 15, 2017
A planning giant steps down
Jude Munro AO, Chair, Victorian Planning Authority has announced that the CEO of the Victorian […]
February 13, 2017
CEO update: 10 February 2017
Dear colleague, Wollert PSP approved I am pleased to announce that Minister for Planning, Richard […]
February 12, 2017
Wollert precinct structure plan approved
Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, has approved a plan for a leafy new suburb in […]
February 3, 2017
CEO update: 3 February 2017
Dear colleague, I hope this email finds you well and that you had a restful […]
February 2, 2017
Victorian Government extending Streamlining for Growth program
The Victorian Government is investing $16.4 million to accelerate planning and approval processes to ensure […]
January 24, 2017
Teaching the planners of tomorrow
Gwenda Kullen didn’t quite know what she was getting into when she accepted an invitation […]
January 5, 2017
Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Panel Report Released
The independent panel report for the Mt Atkinson and Tarneit Plains Precinct Structure Plan (also […]
December 21, 2016
CEO update: 21 December 2016
Dear colleague, New Chair of the VPA Our Minister has appointed Ms Jude Munro AO […]
December 19, 2016
Broadmeadows engagement reports
The VPA has collated and analysed all feedback from its public consultation with Broadmeadows residents […]
December 16, 2016
New and changing land-related agencies
A number of new government entities are in the process of being established whilst some […]
December 13, 2016
VPA work highlights 2016
As we approach Christmas and the end of 2016, the VPA thought it was a […]
December 12, 2016
VPA cutting red tape for subdivision approvals
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is cutting red tape and bolstering council resources to ensure […]
December 9, 2016
New community in Melbourne’s south-east
The Minister for Planning has approved the Brompton Lodge precinct structure plan, which paves the […]
December 9, 2016
CEO Update: 9 December 2016
Dear colleague, Brompton Lodge PSP approved Planning Minister Richard Wynne has approved the Brompton Lodge […]
December 6, 2016
VPA pleased to meet with Sunbury residents
The VPA would like to thank the 85 Sunbury residents who attended our consultation session […]
December 6, 2016
Request for Tender for new finance system
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is seeking proposals to purchase a new or upgraded finance […]
December 5, 2016
CEO update 2 December 2016
Dear colleague, Alex Malishev is the UDIA Young Professional of the Year VPA senior strategic […]
November 30, 2016
Sunshine workers and residents offer ideas for change
Sunshine workers and residents would like their area to have more businesses, offices and quality […]
November 22, 2016
New Homes, More Jobs And Services For Sunbury
Plans for 20,000 new homes and 6000 jobs have been released for public comment to […]
November 15, 2016
CEO update 15 November 2016
Dear colleague, We are going full steam ahead in the lead-up to Christmas, trying to […]
November 9, 2016
VPA hosts Greenfields Leading Practice seminar
The VPA was pleased to host its inaugural Greenfields Leading Practice seminar on Friday, October […]
November 9, 2016
Plan released for new suburb in Melbourne’s north
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) has released the Beveridge Central Precinct Structure Plan for exhibition. […]
November 4, 2016
Sneydes Road Interchange completed
Ramps on the Geelong side of the Sneydes Road interchange providing access to and from […]
October 28, 2016
Infrastructure Contributions Plan up and running
The VPA is pleased to report that Infrastructure Contributions Plans (ICPs) can now be employed […]
October 28, 2016
CEO Update 28 October 2016
Dear Colleague, Rockbank plan approved Our Minister, Richard Wynne, has approved a major residential precinct […]
October 27, 2016
North Melbourne students share ideas for Arden
North Melbourne students recently provided input into the Draft Arden Vision & Framework, by sharing […]
October 26, 2016
New suburb approved For Melbourne’s thriving west
A major residential precinct in Melbourne’s booming west has been approved, which be home to […]
October 14, 2016
CEO Update 14 October 2016
Dear Colleague, Our 2016/17 work program We are very pleased to be able to release […]
October 12, 2016
New leafy suburb for Melbourne’s north
The Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, has approved a plan for a new suburb in […]
October 11, 2016
Arden community and business forums provide food for thought
The VPA was delighted to host two public engagement forums last week for the Arden […]
October 10, 2016
Public engagement reveals workers’ wish list for La Trobe NEC
Workers in Melbourne’s north-east would like upgraded public transport, greater open space and more connections […]