VPRS 13179 Applications for Planning Permits, Town Planning Section, Estate Office/Property Group

This series consists of applications for permits and permits issued/ refusal letters by the responsible planning authorities. Applications for permits made under interim development orders were considered by the responsible authority in relation to the requirements of, or their compatibility with, the planning scheme envisaged for the area in which the works proposed in the application were to be carried out.This series documents the business activity of the Section.The Section provided statutory and strategic town planning advice and services. The section was one of four Sections (others being Valuation, Survey and Draughting) comprising V/Line Property Group's Professional Services Department.Up until August 1985, the Town Planning Section checked all new planning schemes, amendments and changes to planning controls which affected MTA land, and submissions were lodged with the responsible authorities where considered to be appropriate. The hearing of submissions and further negotiations with Councils and the Ministry for Planning and Environment was also handled by the Town Planning Section.Specific contents include:Applications for permits to undertake works,Sketch plans of work to be carried out,Correspondence associated with the application/permit process.