This course covers the difference between the statutory and strategic context of the Victorian planning system, the layers of policy and the day-to-day process requirements of the  planning office including statutory processes, decision making, enforcement and VCAT procedures. Practical workshops will cover scenarios for the application of zones and overlays and permit requirements, with a focus on most frequently asked questions.

An overview of significant planning reforms that have occurred recently will be provided. 

Designed For

New people entering the planning system in Victoria, allied professions, such as officers of referral authorities, new planners, planning assistants and administrative officers in local government and Councillors would benefit most from this overview of practical skills to cope with the day-to-day requirements of using Victoria's planning system.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise the principles of the planning process
• Understand the role of the council, decision making and delegations
• Recognise the components of planning schemes and their application
• Interpret relevant planning legislation and the role of referral authorities
• Understand the differences between the application of zones and overlays
• Identify the permit process including advertising, conditions, referrals and the relevance of planning scheme amendments
• Understand enforcement and the VCAT process
• Comprehend the use of schedules and definitions
• Distinguish between the strategic and statutory elements of the planning scheme.

Note: Participants are advised that this is a generic guide to planning processes. Other PLANET courses are available on the detailed processes.

Presenter

Cazz Redding MPIA (Fellow),  Director, Schemology
Cazz Redding runs Schemology (formerly known as Redink Planning), a town-planning consultancy based in north-east Victoria focussing on project management, strategic planning, drafting of planning scheme controls and training planners.
Cazz is an innovator and always on the lookout for better ways of doing things, to achieve efficiency in systems and processes, and deliver high quality outcomes for communities. She’s a systems thinker and has the rare ability to excel in both the strategic planning space and the detailed delivery mechanisms.
In the last two decades Cazz has educated hundreds of planners at RMIT and through the PLANET program and has an open, honest and generous delivery style that keeps participants engaged and creates a safe environment to ask questions and explore ideas. 

Terms & Conditions

Registrations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event date will not incur any fees and a full refund will be granted.

If you cannot attend and you are within 14 days of the event date, you can transfer your ticket to another person.

In all other situations we cannot issue a refund or credit.

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