Planning and environment resource hub

Access news and resources for cases about planning, land valuation, and environment and resources. 

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What you need to know about Practice Days

We’ve launched a new information series to share key findings from practice day decisions in Planning and Environment cases. These decisions offer helpful insights into tribunal processes.

News and updates

Planning & Environment update: faster resolution of cases

We're making important changes to how cases are managed to make for shorter waiting times and faster case resolution.

Reminders for efficient processing of emails

To ensure your application proceeds as quickly as possible, here are a few reminders when emailing the Planning and Environment Division.

What you need to know about practice days

Practice day hearings deal with directions, interim orders or procedural applications in the Planning List and Environment and Resources List. 

To view all our updates, click here.

Significant Decisions

Find summaries of recent red dot decisions you may find helpful as they relate to how we apply the law.

Significant Practice Day Decisions

Read about some of the major decisions from our practice day hearings.

Webinars

We aim to improve knowledge in the community so people can more effectively participate in VCAT planning and environment cases.

You can watch or listen to some of our past recordings below.

How to effectively draft consent orders in a planning and environment case

VCAT Senior Member Sam Cimino shares tips on how to write consent orders. He discusses legal matters you should consider when you have settled a case with other parties outside proceedings or during compulsory conferences.

PowerPoint presentation | Video transcript

For more information on consent orders, see our guide to consent orders and samples of consent orders

Resources

Refer to significant decisions that explain things we need to consider under planning and environment laws. Master VCAT's legal procedures using these fact sheets, guides and practices notes.

Feedback and suggestions

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