City of Greater Shepparton

It includes advice on the things to look for in the planning scheme that may affect your application; the operation of the residential development provisions; and information that needs to be provided with the application under the residential development provisions.

This practice note provides guidance for applicants, the community and responsible authorities about understanding what is meant by neighbourhood character; and preparing or assessing a proposed residential development so that it meets the neighbourhood character requirements of the residential development provisions in planning schemes.

This document explains the planning controls applied to drainage works in Greater Shepparton, Campaspe and Moira Shires.

ResCode's key focus is to respect neighbourhood character, protect amenity and promote more sustainable development. Importantly, the standards to achieve these goals have been significantly strengthened compared with the Good Design Guide and VicCode 1. The new provisions introduce consistent objectives and standards for all housing to three storeys in height and provide a choice of planning tools that councils can use to vary the Statewide standards to suit local circumstances. ResCode is about a lot more than building and planning controls. It's about our neighbourhoods and communities, about how Victorians live, and will ensure that Victoria remains one of the world's most liveable places.