Please stay up to date and maintain your own contact with www.Planning.vic.gov.au
Here are some of their links :
Copy of Small second dwelling brochure:
More about the updated planning and building framework:
More about the requirements that apply and how to get started:
Additional information
Information about Planning Scheme Amendment VC253 is at Amendment VC253.
Information about planning permit requirements for siting, design and amenity can be found in the Planning Practice Note 27: Understanding the residential development provisions.
Information about the planning requirement for garden areas can be found in the Planning Practice Note 84: Applying the minimum garden area requirement.
Information about the building permit requirements for siting, design and access can be found in the Minister’s Guideline MG-12:Siting and design of single dwellings.The report includes information on consent considerations relevant to the siting, design and access requirements for a building permit for a single dwelling and a small second dwelling.
Information about when a building permit is required, can be found at BP01: When is a building permit required?
Consumer Affairs Victoria can provide you with information about how Victoria’s rental laws may apply to you.
Page last updated: 15/01/24
Editted 24/02/2024