Amendment C376 will make Melbourne a more liveable city.

The proposed changes to the planning scheme will result in less energy usage, reduced carbon emissions, less waste going to landfill, more efficient water usage, and more sustainable transport options. This in turn will benefit owners and occupiers by creating energy efficient, climate resilient and comfortable buildings that cost less to run.

As we green our city, increased vegetation will assist with keeping our urban environment cool, especially during heatwaves.

What are the adopted planning scheme changes?

The amendment was adopted by Council on 29 July 2025. Read the adopted Amendment C376 Documentation (PDF 18.1 MB).

Panel hearing

The independent expert Planning Panel considered the Amendment in August 2024. Council prepared additional evidence to present to the Planning Panel – this additional evidence is located in the drop down box below. The Planning Panel completed its report on 18 October 2024 and recommended that the Amendment should proceed, subject to a number of changes.

The Amendment C376 Panel hearing was held from Monday 19 August to Friday 23 August 2024 in the Hearing Room 2, Ground Floor, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne. There was also the option of joining via Microsoft Teams video conference.

Panel documents

Council submission:

Part A attachments: Attachment 2: Other documents:

Part A attachments: Attachment 4: Summary of submissions:

Part A attachments: Attachment 5: Recommended changes:

Part B:

Part C:

Green Factor tool scoring:

Council evidence:

Amendment C376 Exhibition documents

Explanatory Report
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Instruction Sheet
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Map sheets
PDF (4.99 MB) | Listen

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