The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) website has a page which explains planning processes and the planning system.

On this page you will find information on common planning processes, using the planning system and a short guide to planning.

In Victoria's planning system the most common processes are:

• Applying for planning permits
• Making a submission to a planning permit application
• Amending a planning scheme
• Finding out which planning zone and overlay controls apply to land

Planning on a Page (PDF 579kb) is a simple poster which shows how everyone can be involved and influence planning policy and its translation into planning controls.

Planning: A Short Guide (PDF 669kb) outlines the planning permit application process and planning scheme amendment processes, and the course to be followed when applying for or making submissions about planning permits. 

Using Victoria's Planning System is a guide for those who use the planning system on a regular basis as well as those who have occasional contact with it.

Local Planning Information provides details on how land use planning and development is managed in Bass Coast.