Planning Scheme Amendment VC286 was gazetted by the Minister for Planning on 1 July 2025, as a result Clause 52.27 (Licensed premises) has been removed from the Victorian Planning Provisions. A planning permit is no longer required for the sale and consumption of liquor.
For details of the amendment, please refer to Department of Transport and Planning External link.
For liquor licence requirements, please contact Liquor Control Victoria External link.
A planning permit may still be required for certain land uses depending on the Planning Zone applicable. Please ensure you are familiar with the relevant planning controls applicable to the site. Planning control information can be found on VicPlan External link, an interactive map provided by the Department of Transport and Planning.
Restaurant and Cafe Licence
For details in relation to a Restaurant and Cafe Licence, including to obtain a planning permit exemption letter, visit the Victorian Government website External link.
Liquor enquiry
If you have any further questions in relation to liquor licence, you may contact our planners on duty during business hours on 9658 9658.
To receive written advice on your enquiry, submit a planning property enquiry and email the completed form to planning@melbourne.vic.gov.au
For the planning property enquiry fee, visit Planning forms, fees and checklists.
