This practice note provides guidance about applying the flood provisions in planning schemes including the preparation of policy, identifying land affected by flooding, preparing a local floodplain development plan and the application and operation of the flood provisions, including the preparation of schedules.

The practice note was prepared in conjunction with Melbourne Water.

This is one of two practice notes on planning for flooding. The other is Practice note 11: Applying for a planning permit under the flood provisions – A guide for councils, referral authorities and applicants, which explains the requirements of the flood provisions and provides guidance about making an application for a planning permit where flooding is a consideration and about how an application will be assessed.