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The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has been established to closely link planning with community development to build active, confident, and inclusive communities. The Victorian Government is committed to delivering improvements in urban planning and development, particularly in the outer suburbs and regional areas where we are expecting strong growth.
DPCD will put the needs of these growing communities front and centre. This will ensure we are building strong communities that are well planned, well designed and help Victoria continue to be one of the most liveable States in the world. The detailed structure and goals of the Department are currently being finalised. DPCD's websites and other communications products will be soon updated to reflect the new identity.
Planning schemes set out policies and provisions for the use, development and protection of land for an area. Each municipality in Victoria is covered by a planning scheme. On 19 July the Minister for Planning launched two new online planning services, interactive Planning Maps Online and the Planning Property Report.
VCAT (formerly known as the Administrative Appeals Tribunal) is an independent body responsible for dealing with disputes about consumer matters, credit, discrimination, domestic building works, guardianship and administration, residential tenancies, and retail tenancies.
PIA is the Australian planning professional organisation that seeks the general advancement of regional and town planning and to promote the artistic and scientific development of regions, cities and towns.
The Australian Institute of Architects is a peak national association representing architects and the integrity and standing of the profession.
Heritage Victoria is located within the Department of Planning and Community Development. This central government agency provides information and advice about places listed on the Victorian Heritage Register and Archaeological Inventory. It supports the Heritage Council through research, recommends additions to the Register and issues permits for alterations to heritage places.
Part of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment - the Land Victoria website will allow you to view and purchase a copy of title online, as well as source information and other services regarding land anywhere in Victoria.
As part of the Department of Justice, this website will allow you to view and download copies of Liquor Licences issued throughout Victoria.