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Planning schemes and planning permits
regulate the way land can be used and developed and are designed to
meet community objectives, such as public safety, landscape value,
heritage issues, privacy and desirable amenity for residents,
visitors and business. Planning schemes are only effective if their
requirements are enforced. Under the Planning and Environment
Act 1987 local councils are responsible for enforcing this
compliance.
This report examines how effectively
the City of Ballarat and Hume City Council have managed the
enforcement of planning permits. The report also highlights the key
elements needed for all Victorian councils to deliver an effective
planning enforcement function.
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