Planning Scheme Review
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Glenelg Shire Council is seeking a quotation from suitably experienced and qualified consultants to undertake a Planning Scheme Review of the Glenelg Planning Scheme. About As the planning authority for the Glenelg Planning Scheme, Council is required to review its planning scheme every four years under Section 12(B) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (the Act). Council last undertook a comprehensive review of the planning scheme in March 2023. The relevant findings of this review have been translated into the planning scheme via a number of amendments including C96, C99, C104, C106, C108, C109, C112 and C110, which implemented the bulk of the changes recommended under the last review in November 2024. Purpose This review will predominantly focus on updating the Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) to align with the adopted Council and Wellbeing Plan 2025-2029, updating Clause 74.02, and minor corrections and updates which have been identified since C110. Scope This quote includes the provision of consultancy services for the undertaking of: Planning Scheme Review Planning Scheme Review Report Optional inclusion of a standalone Planning Scheme Review Amendment Contractor Requirements Suitably experienced and qualified consultants Instructions to Tenderers Late quotations will not be considered. Enquiries Enquiries are to be directed to David Dwight, Strategic Planner, Glenelg Shire Council. Phone: 5522 2261 Email: ddwight@glenelg.vic.gov.au
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