Extension Planning Permits Temporary Accomodation

Just letting you know that the Planning Minister has extended the planning permit exemption for temporary accommodation for another year, recognising that fire-affected residents are continuing to rebuild at their own pace and in many cases want to live in temporary accommodation on their property while they oversee the rebuilding of their permanent home.

The amendment changes the Victoria Planning Provisions (VPP) and all planning schemes in Victoria by amending Clause 52.38 to:

• Reinstate the planning scheme exemptions for a further 12 months, until 31 March 2011.

• Extend the time by which uses must be bought into compliance with the planning scheme until 31 March 2012.

For more information people should contact their local council or the Mobile Building Advisory Service.