28/11/2025
What is the role of the Victorian Planning Authority?
The Victorian Planning Authority (VPA) is a State Government statutory authority within the Department of Transport and Planning that reports to the Minister for Planning. The VPA is responsible for planning new suburbs and renewal sites in Victoria.
On the request of the City of Greater Bendigo (CoGB), the Minister for Planning appointed the VPA to lead the BREP project from conception to finalisation.
Throughout the project, we will work closely with the CoGB, State Government agencies, local community members, and landowners to ensure the plan considers and reflects their input.