Planning Scheme Review Amendment C129sgip

This amendment proposes to implement the collective recommendations of the South Gippsland Planning Scheme Review 2023 by introducing new and revised local content in the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework, and by amending the schedules to zones, overlays, general provisions and operational provisions.

The amendment also proposes to remove onerous permit triggers in the rural zone schedules and to include the following background documents in the Schedule to Clause 72.08 (Background Documents) being the Giant Gippsland Earthworm Environmental Significance Overlay Reference Document (South Gippsland Shire Council, September 2015), South Gippsland Social and Affordable Housing Strategy (Hornsby & Co, 2022) and Nyora Development Strategy (Planisphere, 2016).

This amendment is now on public exhibition. Interested parties are invited to review and provide comment on the proposed changes. A full description of the amendment is included in the Exhibition Documents below.

All submissions are considered by Council and changes made where suitable. Council may refer unresolved submissions and related changes to an independent planning panel hearing for review. Alternatively, they may decide to defer or abandon proposed changes.

To learn more about the planning scheme amendment process, you can read the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning publication Using Victoria's Planning System.

Public submissions must be received by Council no later than Friday 16 February 2024 at 5.00pm.
Planning Scheme Amendments follow a set legal process that is required by the Victorian Government.
Your submission/feedback must:
• Include your name and contact details
• Outline how the proposal impacts you
• Be received during the consultation period
• Be provided in writing.

Submissions can be uploaded at yoursay.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Alternatively they can be emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or mailed to:
South Gippsland Shire Council
9 Smith Street, Leongatha, 3953

Exhibition Documents

Exhibition documents and the proposed mapping can be found in the right hand column.
Related Council Briefing and Meeting papers can be found on Council's website.