EPA gives guidance on planning proposals which may have pollution or waste impacts on:

• the environment
• amenity
• human health.

This is to support planning or responsible authorities giving consideration to environment protection when making decisions under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

Our guidance includes:

• how we assess planning proposals for compliance
• why and when to seek EPA’s advice
• what impact a planning proposal may have on the environment, amenity or human health
• policies and guidelines to consider when making decisions under the Planning and Environment Act 1987.

For more information about the Victorian planning system, see www.planning.vic.gov.au.