Victoria’s planning shake up: What developers need to know

Victoria is on the cusp of its most transformative planning reform in decades.

The Planning Amendment Better Decisions Made Faster Bill 2025 (Bill) aims to modernise the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Act), streamlining approvals, reducing delays and accelerating housing delivery.

These sweeping changes will directly affect landowners and developers, altering permit application processes, planning scheme amendments, third party appeal rights and even how restrictive covenants are managed.

Our Planning and Environment team has summarised the key reforms and what they mean for your organisation.

Key updates impacting developers and landowners

Click the document below to learn more about the key reforms introduced by the Bill and their anticipated implications for developers and landowners.

Next steps

Our team will continue to monitor the Bill’s progress through Parliament and once finalised, will provide detailed guidance to help clients navigate these new approval pathways and enforcement powers.

In the meantime, for any specific questions or advice about how the Bill will impact your organisation, please contact a member of our Planning and Environment team.

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Authored by:

Andrea Towson, Partner
Maria Anenoglou, Special Counsel
Carlyna Yap, Associate
Madison Campion, Associate
Anthony Tchakerian, Lawyer