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Transport Zone Consent

The Transport Zone was introduced into all Victorian Planning Schemes in January 2022 to implement the vision, objectives and principles of the Transport Integration Act 2010.

Purpose of the Transport Zone

To implement the Municipal Planning Strategy and the Planning Policy Framework.

To provide for an integrated and sustainable transport system.

To identify transport land use and land required for transport services and facilities.

To provide for the use and development of land that complements, or is consistent with, the transport system or public land reservation.

To ensure the efficient and safe use of transport infrastructure and land comprising the transport system.

Pursuant to Clause 36.04-3 of the Victoria Planning Provisions, the written consent of the Head, Transport for Victoria (Head, TfV) is required when any person other than a relevant transport manager applies for a planning permit on land zoned as Transport Zone 1 or Transport Zone 2 (TRZ).

A request for consent under the Transport Zone 1 or 2 by the Head, TfV must be accompanied by:

  • A cover letter outlining the request and the purpose and details of the proposed works;
  • A clear plan showing the location of the proposal and the proposed works in the Transport Zone;
  • A copy of the relevant Planning Report and Transport Impact Assessment (high-level ‘concept’ / ‘draft’ reports may be suitable at this pre-application stage); and
  • An assessment of how the proposal will result in an acceptable impact on the State Transport System and will not prejudice the safety and operation.

Any letter of consent provided by the Head, TfV under Clause 36.04-3 of a Planning Scheme is only consent to lodge a planning permit application. A robust assessment of any subsequent referral or notice issued to the Head, TfV will be completed at the relevant time.

Note. Additional approvals from the Head, TfV, the Department of Transport and Planning, or other authorities may be required before the use or development can proceed.

Contacts

Railway land

If the proposal is on railway land, please email your request to VicTrack at customer.service@victrack.com.au who will consider your request on behalf of the Head, TfV.

Other transport land, including roads

For all other land zoned Transport Zone 1 or 2, please email your request to statutory.planning@transport.vic.gov.au and it will be reviewed by a relevant DTP Officer on behalf of the Head, TfV.

Leasing and Licensing Transport land

If you have any other enquiries regarding leasing or licensing transport land, please contact landandproperty@transport.vic.gov.au.

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