Planning Scheme Amendments are required by law and there are strict instructions to be carried out before proposed planning scheme amendments can be submitted to the Minister for Planning for consideration.

Amendments may involve changing the mapping relating to the zone or overlays on land or updating the written part of the scheme (ordinance) or both.

Council or a third party can request a planning scheme amendment.

There are fees and several stages to step through for a planning scheme amendment to become part of the planning scheme. More information can be found at Amending a planning scheme‍

Current East Gippsland Amendments

C169egip - Update the Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework

Amendment C169egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Planning Policy Framework (PPF) sections of the East Gippsland Planning Scheme to implement recommendations of the following Council Strategies:

• East Gippsland Council Plan (CP)
• Economic Development Strategy (EDS)
• Environmental Sustainability Strategy (ESS)
• Housing and Settlement Strategy (HSS)

The East Gippsland Planning Scheme(External link) (the Scheme) is made up of a number of chapters that provide a framework for Council decision making relating to the use and development of land. The MPS and PPF provide high level State, regional and local planning policy guidance.

The MPS considers our context, history, strengths and influences and provides the vision and objectives of Council’s response to important issues for or community. The PPF complements the MPS and sets out the statewide, regional and local planning policy which will implement the vision and objectives of the MPS.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the MPS and PPF can be found in the Amendment C169 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation available on this page to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link Browse amendments.

The amendment page relating to C169egip can be accessed here All schemes Planning Scheme - Amendments or the documents are available in the Document Libarary on the YourSay page - Planning Scheme Amendment C169egip – Update the Municipal Planning Strategy and Planning Policy Framework | Your Say East Gippsland

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C172egip- Implementation of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan

Amendment C172egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan (PGASP).

Council adopted the PGASP in 2016, after extensive community consultation.  For Council to make decisions on planning applications in accordance with the PGASP recommendations, it needs to be implemented into the East Gippsland Planning Scheme.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C172 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link Browse amendments.

The amendment page relating to C172egip can be accessed here C172egip or the documents are available in the Document Library on the YourSay page - Planning Scheme Amendment C172egip - Implementation of the Paynesville Growth Area Structure Plan

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C171egip -  Implementation of the Eagle Point Structure Plan

Amendment C171egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Eagle Point Structure Plan (EPSP).

The EPSP provides a framework for the future growth of Eagle Point.  It identifies the special qualities of the town and recommends policies to protect and enhance its character and environmental values.   It also identifies opportunities for modest residential growth of the town, in appropriate locations.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Eagle Point Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C171 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Planning Scheme Amendment details can be viewed via the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link Browse amendments.

The amendment page relating to C171egip can be accessed here C171egip or the documents are available in the Document Library on the YourSay page - Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip - Implementation of the Eagle Point Structure Plan

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Details on previous amendments can be found at East Gippsland Planning Scheme - Amendments