01/10/2026
Who are the Victorian Planning Authority?
The Victorian Planning Authority was integrated into the Department of Transport and Planning on 1 January 2025.
Our key priorities include unlocking land for new homes and communities, facilitating housing diversity and affordability, job creation and better development of new communities in growing and established areas.
The VPA will lead the preparation of four of the seven precinct structure plans within the Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas:
- Batesford North;
- McCanns Lane / Merrawarp Road;
- Batesford South; and
- Heales Road East.