The planning permit is an enforceable document and a detailed legal process can follow if the permit and conditions have not been complied with or the works occur without approval. This course prepares the planner to understand and apply the enforcement process. It covers different enforcement techniques for different situations and the role of the statutory planner in assisting the enforcement officer to perform this function.

Topics include:

• planning enforcement at VCAT
• dealing with enforcement hearings
• the process of compliance and enforcement (includes workshop sessions)
• enforcement under the Planning and Environment Act 1987
• different methods of enforcement - understanding the planning legislative framework
• collecting evidence (record of interviews), entry onto property (who can do it), seeking admissions (obtaining relevant material) and providing a standard of proof
• court or tribunal?

Designed For

Planners, enforcement officers or planning assistants involved in planning enforcement and who need to understand the process.

Learning Outcomes 

• Understand the importance of drafting clear permit conditions
• Recognise the different methods of enforcement
• Confidently identify the nature of the alleged offence
• Understand rights of entry onto property
• Learn how evidence is collected and establishing the strength of the evidence
• Understand the role of enforcement at VCAT.

Presenter

This course is designed and presented by a legal representative from Maddocks.

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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