Indigo Planning Scheme

The purpose of this scheme is to provide a clear and consistent framework within which decisions about the use and development of land can be made, to express State, regional, local and community expectations for areas and land uses and to provide for the implementation of State, regional and local policies affecting land use and development.

Indigo Planning Scheme review adopted

We will forward our review of the Indigo Planning Scheme 2023 to the Minister following its adoption at the December Ordinary Council Meeting.

A planning scheme review, which is required to be undertaken by Council every four years, ensures that the Planning Scheme is operating effectively and achieving both the Victorian Government and community's goals for how land is used and developed in the Shire.

The Review identified the following priorities for Council over the next four years:

• A key piece of work that needs to be undertaken is an overall growth strategy and framework plan that sets a vision and high-level guidance for land use and settlement development for the municipality.
• Investigate and define a strategic vision for rural land and rural residential opportunities. It is clear from the past that the Indigo Planning Scheme needs to be updated to clarify Council’s position on small lots and protect rural areas from inappropriate uses and development.
• There are many opportunities to update and improve the overlay schedule, local provisions and schedules, such as including permit exemptions and improving decision guidelines.