The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting an information session in March to help community members understand planning basics and learn how to effectively research a property.
The free session, Planning 101 and researching a property, will be held at The Capital on March 19 from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for the audience to ask questions and hear from planning experts.
Manager Strategic Planning Anthony Petherbridge said the information sessions provided a sound introduction for anyone planning to buy, build or develop in Greater Bendigo.
“The Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme controls how we use and develop land in Greater Bendigo. It includes state and local planning policies, zones, overlays, and other requirements that affect what can be built.” Mr Petherbridge said.
“This free session aims to demystify planning and give community members essential planning basics, including how to research a property using tools available on the City’s website. It will also highlight important services that City staff can provide to guide people who are looking to buy, build, or develop.
“The tools for researching a property provide a wealth of information for landowners and prospective buyers, and this session will demonstrate how easy it is to access the information you need, when it suits you.
“A question-and-answer session will follow, providing a great opportunity for people to better understand planning rules, processes and how they can be involved in supporting more housing in Greater Bendigo.”
This information session is part of a series to help community members who are considering options to buy, build, or develop.
Future sessions will cover topics such as subdivision, building a second dwelling, and understanding environmentally sustainable design. More details on these sessions will be available once registrations open.
To attend the March 19 session, please register here: