Content components The Victorian Government has introduced a new planning approval pathway to encourage well-designed apartment and townhouse proposals.To qualify for this approval pathway, the development must meet the criteria:2 to 8 storeys highprovide at least 8 homesshow how the design principles have been met.The Minister for Planning will be the ultimate decision-maker for ‘great design’ applications. Councils will be notified if the application affects land in Boroondara and can provide feedback, which will be considered by the Minister for Planning before a decision is made.While the community will be able to provide feedback during the advertising period of the application, there will be no opportunity for appeals to VCAT if the Minister for Planning decides to issue a planning permit.For more information, visit the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning’s website: Great Design Fast Track.
