In planning schemes, the zones are overlays are fixed by the state wide Victoria Planning Provisions. Local councils apply these broad controls to land. The council use schedules to the zones or overlays to modify the content of the zone or overlay that they are associated with.

The specifics of local policy such as identifying individual properties or areas, modifying standards, specifying contributions payable or exemption provisions typically apply to a class of use or development and can be inserted in the schedule to a zone or overlay.

Links to the zone, overlays and schedules for a specific property are contained in the planning property report. Get a free online planning property report to access these details.

Examples of overlays with scehdules include:

The Heritage Overlay (Clause 43.01 and schedule) outlines when permits are and aren’t required for properties identified in the schedule to the heritage overlay. These properties are identified by a number in the schedule to the overlay which also appears on planning scheme maps. Any heritage place with a recognised citation should be included in the schedule to this overlay. In addition, any heritage place identified in local heritage studies can also be included.

The Neighbourhood Character Overlay (Clause 43.05 and schedule) identifies areas of existing or preferred neighbourhood character. It requires a planning permit for buildings and works and the demolition or removal of a building or tree if specified in a schedule to the overlay. A schedule to the overlay can be used to modify certain standards of Clause 54 or Clause 55 of the planning scheme.

The Development Contributions Plan Overlay (Clause 45.06 and schedule) identifies areas where a development contributions plan is in place. The schedule to the overlay summarises the development contributions required for different types of development.

 Derived from: Using Victoria’s Planning System by the State of Victoria