Ministerial Planning Applications

Most planning permit applications in Stonnington are assessed by the City of Stonnington. However, some applications are assessed and determined by the Victorian State Government's Minister for Planning, who acts as the Responsible Authority under the planning scheme.

Applications that may be determined by the Minister for Planning include:

  • Use and development to which clause 52.20 (Government funded housing development) applies.
  • Development of 10 or more dwellings or an apartment development to which clause 53.20 (Housing by or on behalf of Home Victoria) applies.
  • Use or development to which clause 53.22 (Significant Economic Development) applies.
  • Use or development to which clause 53.23 (Significant residential development with affordable housing) applies.
  • Use or development to which clause 53.25 (Great Design Fast Track) applies.
  • Development and use of land at Cabrini Hospital Malvern, 196-206 High Street and Horace Petty Estate.
  • Primary school or secondary school or education centres, if certain criteria are met. 

The Department of Transport and Planning maintains a register of Ministerial planning applications.

Stonnington council's involvement

Although the Minister for Planning is responsible for deciding these applications, the City of Stonnington may still be involved in the assessment process.

Depending on the application, the Minister may request Council's comments, or Council may be required to provide a formal response as a Referral Authority. 

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