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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:

Compulsory conferences to increase in the Planning and Environment List

From 1 January 2023, the number of proceedings listed for a compulsory conference in VCAT’s Planning and Environment List will increase. This will occur in stages and will involve standard planning cases, not Fast Track and short cases.

How to enter the VCAT building - 55 King Street

You can walk to the venue from the corner of Flinders Lane and King Street.

Remuneration of solicitor administrators - scale of costs

VCAT has engaged the help of an external consultancy service, Regulatory Impact Solutions (RIS), to explore the possibility of setting a scale for the remuneration of solicitor administrators appointed under the Guardianship and Administration Act 2019.

Changes to being added as a party in planning permit cases

VCAT is introducing changes for cases involving planning permits that sets out how someone can be added as a party.

Celebrating 25 years of VCAT

Celebrate VCAT's 25th anniversary with a look at our past, present and future.

Planning hearings and compulsory conferences at suburban VCAT venues

Some planning cases will now be heard at VCAT locations outside the Melbourne CBD, specifically at Bundoora, Frankston and Oakleigh.

Residential Tenancies timing update

If you have a residential tenancies application involving bond, compensation or pet issues, see below for when to expect a hearing.