The Planning Scheme Amendment process is a long process with lots of opportunities for the community to have a say.


Amendment stages What happens? What stage are we up to?
1. Broad ideas Community and stakeholders share ideas
2. Proposed solutions Community and stakeholders give feedback on proposal
3. Refine solutions Community and stakeholders give feedback on revised proposal We are at this stage
4. Authorisation Council seeks authorisation to prepare amendment
Minister authorises amendment
5. Exhibition Community and stakeholders make written submissions
6. Submissions Council considers submissions
7. Planning Panel Hearing Community and stakeholders make written and verbal submissions
8. Planning Panel Report Council receives Independent Planning Panel Recommendations
9. Council decision Council makes a final decision on the amendment
10. Approval Minister considers approval of the amendment