Welcome
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.
We are in the process of updating all of the websites that relate to the new Department.
Working in Partnership
Five key features of effective partnerships are identified in the new Working in Partnership guide. They are: a good broker, the right partners, clear objectives, good processes, and ongoing motivation. These features form the basis of the guide which offers practical advice and resources to help you run an effective partnership.
Heritage information now available through online planning services
Updated versions of Planning Maps Online and the Planning Property Report have been released and include information about Victorian Heritage Register listings, aerial imagery and historical planning scheme maps for the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Submissions sought on Retail Policy Review Discussion Paper
The Minister for Planning has announced the release of the Retail Policy Review Discussion Paper. Submissions will be received until 27 February 2009.
Councils Reforming Business
On 16 September the Minister for Local Government launched the 2008-09 Councils Reforming Business initiatives, which will reduce costs, improve services and cut red tape for businesses working with councils. Read more about Councils Reforming Business.
Help shape Victoria's next multicultural policy
Public submissions are now being accepted on a discussion paper focussing on the key issues for multicultural affairs in Victoria. Visit the Victorian Multicultural Commission to see how you can be involved in shaping Victoria's next multicultural policy
Victorian Desalination Project
The Environmental Effects Statement (EES) for the Desalination Project has been released for public comment from 20 August until 30 September 2008. Find out more about the Desalination Project and how to make a written submission on the EES.
Sugarloaf Interconnector Pipeline corridor approved
The Minister for Planning has approved a pipeline corridor for the construction of the Sugarloaf Pipeline. The conditions of approval, pipeline corridor maps and Advisory Committee Report can be downloaded from the Sugarloaf Interconnector Pipeline page.
Shared Facilities Partnerships
The Shared Facilities Partnerships guide is a new tool to help encourage better sharing of infrastructure between schools and community organisations. Read the
Shared Facilities Partnership guide.Melbourne 2030 Audit – Planning for all of Melbourne
Following the Audit of Melbourne 2030, the Government has released its response to the Audit findings – Planning for all of Melbourne. The Planning for all of Melbourne report, fact sheets and the Audit Expert Group’s independent report can be downloaded from the Planning for all of Melbourne page.
Partnerships for Social Inclusion
DPCD is sponsoring the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference, which will be held in Melbourne on 15-16 October 2008. Learn more about the Partnerships for Social Inclusion conference.
Tell us what you think
We are interested to hear your views about the site, its design and the information on it. Please email us your feedback.
Web Site Updates
DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the
department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities
(DVC) as changes are being made.
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