Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
Council recognises the Aboriginal cultural heritage values throughout our municipality.
Existing Use Rights
Existing use is when a piece of land is being used in a way that’s not allowed under the zoning in that area.
Enforcement
The Swan Hill Planning Scheme controls how land is used and developed.
Heritage
A Heritage Overlay protects the history of our municipality, including the heritage of significant local sites.
Bushfire Protection
The bushfire planning provisions and bushfire building regulations make sure new developments are more resilient to bushfire.
Planning Proceedings at VCAT
If you are unhappy with a Council planning decision you can appeal it to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
SPEAR
Streamlined planning through Electronic Applications and Referrals (SPEAR) is an online system for planning permits and subdivision applications.
What is a Planning Certificate?
A planning certificate has information about how the Swan Hill Planning Scheme affects a property.
Zoning and Overlays
Every property in our municipality is zoned for specific purposes and land zones are standard across Victoria.