What is Statutory Planning?
Council’s Statutory Planning team consider the way land is used and developed, and how this impacts the character and liveability of Golden Plains, through the assessment of planning permits. A planning permit is a legal document that gives permission for a use, development or subdivision on a piece of land.
Planning decisions are informed by the Planning Scheme which is a legal document prepared by Council and approved by the Minister for Planning. It consists of zones and overlays and determines whether a permit is required. It also contains policies and provisions that control land use and development and guides the decisions of Council and other authorities.
What is Strategic Planning?
Council’s Strategic Planning team consider the future of the region and prepare plans and strategies to guide how land is used and developed. Key outcomes are implemented through planning scheme amendments.