Statutory Planning
The role of the Statutory Planning Team is to provide information and advice about the Greater Shepparton Planning Scheme and to decide whether or not to grant a planning permit for a new use or development proposal within the City of Greater Shepparton.
Planning is concerned with the use of land, ensuring that land is well managed, taking into account the needs of the community and the environment.
Planning involves making decisions that change the environment and affect everyday life. These decisions might be about dwelling locations, vegetation removal and revegetation, commercial development and protection of the environment.
A permit is not always required to use or develop land. Planning schemes allow some change in land use without the need for a permit, providing conditions are met. Some uses or developments may be prohibited.
A planning permit should not be confused with a building permit. It is not the Planning Team's role to approve the construction or structural integrity of a building. That is the role of a Building Surveyor, who is required to issue the relevant building permit, pursuant to Building Legislation. If a planning permit is required for the development, then the Council's Building Team should also be contacted to determine the need for a building permit.
Contact the Building and Planning Department on 03 5832 9730 for more information.