Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip – Implementation of the Eagle Point Structure Plan

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What is Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip?

Amendment C171egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Eagle Point Structure Plan (EPSP).

The EPSP provides a framework for the future growth of Eagle Point. It identifies the special qualities of the town and recommends policies to protect and enhance its character and environmental values. It also identifies opportunities for modest residential growth of the town, in appropriate locations.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Eagle Point Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C171 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Next steps

At the Council Meeting held on 15 April 2025, Council resolved to refer Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip to an Independent Planning Panel.

An Independant Planning Panel has been appointed to consider the amendment and submissions received.

A panel hearing is scheduled to commence 24 June 2025.

Please click here to access the Hearing online. If you wish to dial into the Hearing by phone: Dial +61 3 9070 4463 followed by 738795526#

More information about the hearing can be found on the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link How public hearings work

The panel will produce a report which Council will make available in due course after the hearing concludes.

For more information on the Panel process use this link Planning Panels - Planning Panels

For more information on the Planning Scheme Amendment process visit https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/guides-and-resources/guides/guide-to-victorias-planning-system/amendments

Privacy collection notice

The planning scheme amendment process is a statutory process that is transparent and public, where all parties affected can provide input into the amendment. If you choose to make a submission, you consent to your submission and name being made public through the amendment process and being published in reports that will remain public indefinitely.

As required by the Planning and Environment Act 1987, your submission will be made available for public viewing including on Council’s website, and be provided to other parties involved in the planning scheme amendment process including Planning Panels Victoria and the Minister for Planning.

By making a submission, you warrant that (a) you are the owner of copyright in your submission and (b) the use of the submission by Council as described will not breach any third party’s copyright.

What is Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip?

Amendment C171egip (the Amendment) proposes to update the East Gippsland Planning Scheme by implementing recommendations of the Eagle Point Structure Plan (EPSP).

The EPSP provides a framework for the future growth of Eagle Point. It identifies the special qualities of the town and recommends policies to protect and enhance its character and environmental values. It also identifies opportunities for modest residential growth of the town, in appropriate locations.

Details of the proposed changes relating to the Eagle Point Structure Plan can be found in the Amendment C171 Explanatory Report. It is recommended that interested community members review the Amendment documentation to determine how the Amendment relates to your land or interests.

Next steps

At the Council Meeting held on 15 April 2025, Council resolved to refer Planning Scheme Amendment C171egip to an Independent Planning Panel.

An Independant Planning Panel has been appointed to consider the amendment and submissions received.

A panel hearing is scheduled to commence 24 June 2025.

Please click here to access the Hearing online. If you wish to dial into the Hearing by phone: Dial +61 3 9070 4463 followed by 738795526#

More information about the hearing can be found on the Department of Transport and Planning website or via this link How public hearings work

The panel will produce a report which Council will make available in due course after the hearing concludes.

For more information on the Panel process use this link Planning Panels - Planning Panels

For more information on the Planning Scheme Amendment process visit https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/guides-and-resources/guides/guide-to-victorias-planning-system/amendments

Privacy collection notice

The planning scheme amendment process is a statutory process that is transparent and public, where all parties affected can provide input into the amendment. If you choose to make a submission, you consent to your submission and name being made public through the amendment process and being published in reports that will remain public indefinitely.

As required by the Planning and Environment Act 1987, your submission will be made available for public viewing including on Council’s website, and be provided to other parties involved in the planning scheme amendment process including Planning Panels Victoria and the Minister for Planning.

By making a submission, you warrant that (a) you are the owner of copyright in your submission and (b) the use of the submission by Council as described will not breach any third party’s copyright.

Page last updated: 03 Jun 2025, 11:53 AM