Streamlining the planning scheme amendment process under section 18 of the Planning Act 2016
The planning scheme amendment process has been streamlined:
- A fast-track local planning scheme amendment process has been finalised
- It supports planning scheme amendment processes in as little as three months
- local governments are encouraged to use this process to amend their planning schemes
You can:
- access the full guidance for local governments (
1.0 MB) - contact your Regional Office for the latest streamlined planning scheme amendment notice template.
Last updated: 17 Nov 2025