Public Acquisition Overlay (PAO)
Identifies land to be acquired for a public purpose.
Development Impact
How the PAO overlay affects different types of development.
Planning permit required
0VPP Clause 45.01
Planning permit required
0VPP Clause 45.01
Planning permit required
0VPP Clause 45.01
Planning permit required
0VPP Clause 45.01
Councils with PAO
69 councils have PAO schedules.
Showing top 30 of 69 councils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Public Acquisition Overlay?
Identifies land to be acquired for a public purpose.
Does PAO prevent subdivision?
The PAO overlay restricts subdivision. A planning permit is required. Check your specific schedule for details.
Do I need a permit with PAO?
Yes, the PAO overlay typically requires a planning permit for multi unit, rebuild, renovation, subdivision.
How many councils have PAO?
69 Victorian councils have PAO schedules, with a total of 286 individual schedules across the state.
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