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This month Carl and I discuss the Victorian Government's recently introduced planning policies and the resultant High Density Housing.  We will also be talking about the Banyule City Special Charge Scheme Policy.  Some of the topics covered are:

- What are the problems associated with the State Government controlling planning and development?
- What have been some recent decisions by the State Government on this for Banyule.
- Is there a lack of transparency and will these decisions have adverse affects on the environment and infrastructure? 
- What is the Special Charge Scheme and how does it work? 
- How do we ensure that no-one is adversely affected financially?

If you would like to know more about the governments Housing Policy and the Special Charge Scheme Policy, you can follow the links in the copy below.  

SCS - https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/About-us/Councillors-and-Council-meetings/Council-meetings/Council-meeting-agendas-and-minutes  

Policy reform - https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/about-council/strategies-and-action-plans/advocacy/state-government-planning-reforms    

Housing targets - https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/planforvictoria/housing-for-all-victorians/housing-targets 

Heidelberg Structure Plan -  https://engage.vic.gov.au/project/activity-centres-program/page/heidelberg