JKY Town Planning

21/05/2025

Today we reflect on Victoria's Housing Statement and what exactly this means for Victorians:

Victoria’s Housing Statement: The Decade Ahead 2024–2034 outlines the Victorian Government’s ambitious plan to address housing supply and affordability challenges over the next decade. Released in September 2023, the statement sets a target to build 800,000 new homes across the state by 2034, ...

16/05/2025

Discover how the New Victorian Townhouse and Low-Rise Code is changing the landscape of urban development in Victoria! Simplify your planning process with these updated provisions. Read more: https://wix.to/1msQ5y0

14/05/2025

Does your property have heritage protection? Not sure what this means in terms of approvals? This blog provides a short summary.

In Victoria, the difference between a planning permit under the Heritage Overlay and a heritage permit from Heritage Victoria lies mainly in what type of heritage protection applies — local or state — and which authority manages the process.Here’s a breakdown:1. Planning Permit under the Herit...

10/05/2025

In the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPPs) in the state of Victoria, the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ) and the General Residential Zone (GRZ) are both residential zones but have distinct differences in terms of density, character, and development controls.1. Neighbourhood Residential Zone (N...