'The development industry has previously identified that problems and delays in the planning approval process are significant, particularly with respect to the internal and external referrals process and the further approvals required following the issue of a planning permit. These issues in Victoria’s building and planning systems, and in early building works infrastructure approvals, are potentially impeding the State’s capacity to deliver housing, business and infrastructure investment efficiently.

Many of the delays and hurdles are due to multiple referral processes and duplication. This includes the widely variable internal referral processes within local government.

It makes sense to review the State and local government processes surrounding building and planning approvals and early building works infrastructure approvals and identify opportunities to streamline process and reduce delays.'

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