Does SPEAR overcome some of the problems with Victorias planning system? For example will it reduce the time taken to issue permits?
At present, the paper-based system involves a great deal of administration and planners spend a lot of time answering a high number of enquiries. SPEAR’s checklists and transparency will result in more complete and accurate applications being lodged with councils and provide a clearer and more streamlined process. If a new application is not complete, SPEAR will not allow it to be submitted to council. SPEAR is expected to reduce the number of enquiries from applicants to councils and referral authorities because they can track their application online. It will also reduce the time taken to complete routine administration tasks by replacing paper with digital documents. • Does SPEAR support maintenance of VicMap Property? When an applicant submits a plan to SPEAR for Certification, SPEAR emails a copy of the plan to the Mapbase maintainer, when council accept the application. The plan will appear in the Mapbase as a proposal within 10 days. When new versions of plans are submitted they
