When and why change occurs
Planning instruments are typically reviewed every 5 years. The reason for the review is to keep them current and respond to changing economic, social, environmental circumstances.
The TPPs will have their first review in 2030.
The LUPA Act allows for the TPPs to be amended. The ability to amend planning instruments in between review cycles allows them to respond to emerging issues. Amendments that are not minor are required to undergo an assessment by the Commission.
Minor amendments to the TPPs to address anomalies, clarify a provision or to correct an error may be made without going through a public process.
Responsible authority
The State Planning Office, on behalf of the Minister, is responsible for preparing, amending and reviewing the TPPs.
The Commission assesses the draft TPPs and draft amendments to the TPPs, and provides advice and recommendations to the Minister.
The Minister is the final decision maker on the TPPs and any amendments to the TPPs.
Who else is involved?
The Minister is required to consult with the Commission, State agencies and councils on the intention to prepare, and on a draft of the TPPs or a draft amendment of the TPPs.
Public exhibition of the draft TPPs or an amendment to the TPPs undertaken by the Commission is open to anyone wishing to make a submission.
Is there an opportunity for public comment?
With the exception of minor amendments, public comment is invited in the making, amending and review of the TPPs.
Processes for changing the TPPs
If the amendment is not a minor amendment, the Minister directs the Commission to undertake an assessment of a draft amendment to the TPPs. This assessment involves public exhibition of the draft amendment, public hearings and the preparation of a recommendation report to the Minister.
The Minister determines whether to make the amendment to the TPPs.
The processes for reviewing and amending the TPPs are set out in Part 2A of the Land Use Planning and Approvals Act 1993
