Consent for use, development and works

All use, development and works on marine and coastal Crown land, including by committees of management and local government, requires consent under the Marine and Coastal Act 2018.

Fact Sheet - Use, development and works on marine and coastal Crown land (PDF, 850.4 KB)

Fact Sheet - Use, development and works on marine and coastal Crown land (DOCX, 116.1 KB)

In some cases, consent may be exempt for low impact works. The general consent provides approval, subject to conditions and limitations for a range of use and developments which are considered low risk.

Fact Sheet - General consent (PDF, 732.9 KB)

Fact Sheet - General consent (DOCX, 108.5 KB)

If you are planning to undertake any use, development or works on marine and coastal Crown land it is advised you contact your relevant regional DEECA office on 136 186 to discuss the requirements for your proposal.

Siting and design guidelines for structures

The Siting and design guidelines for structures on the Victorian coast have been updated for 2020. The guidelines outline the best practice for the design of structures on the Victorian coast.

The guidelines are for individuals and groups to use when planning projects on the coast and will support sustainable development. They address the threats of climate change and population growth as well as helping to care for Victoria’s coast so we can continue to use and enjoy it now and into the future.

The guidelines are to be used alongside the Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy, which outlines the directions for planning and managing Victoria’s coastlines and marine environment.

Siting and Design Guidelines for Structures on the Victorian Coast (PDF, 29.4 MB)

Fact Sheet - Siting and Design Guidelines for Structures on the Victorian Coast (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Guidelines for the management of existing bathing boxes and boatsheds on marine and coastal Crown land

The guidelines outline the best practice for the management and maintenance of existing bathing boxes and boatsheds on marine and coastal Crown land.

The guidelines are intended to provide direction to land managers, decision-makers and bathing boxes and boatsheds licensees, about the management and maintenance of these existing structures located on marine and coastal Crown land.

The guidelines are to be used alongside the Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy , which outlines the directions for planning and managing Victoria’s coastlines and marine environment.

Guidelines for the management of existing bathing boxes and boatsheds on marine and coastal Crown land
(PDF, 1.0 MB)

Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils

Acid sulfate soils occur in both coastal and inland settings. These soils contain metal sulfide minerals. Left undisturbed these soils are harmless. If disturbed, the metal sulfides react with oxygen and form sulfuric acid. This can trigger the release of other toxic elements (such as heavy metals) and lead to contamination of drinking water and food and kill plants and animals. The formation of acid can also corrode concrete and steel.

The Victorian Coastal Acid Sulfate Strategy aims to help protect the environment, humans and our infrastructure from the harmful effects when coastal acid sulfate soils are disturbed.

Victorian Coastal Acid Sulfate Strategy (PDF, 3.0 MB)

Victorian Coastal Acid Sulfate Strategy (DOC, 560.5 KB)

The Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils guide landowners, developers, planners and decision makers through a risk identification approach to making decisions about the assessment and management of coastal acid sulfate soils.

Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils (PDF, 1.3 MB)

Victorian Best Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Coastal Acid Sulfate Soils (DOC, 529.5 KB)

Dredging

Dredging in Victorian waters occurs in a diverse range of environment and the material removed may include a range of sediments (rocks, clays, silts or sands), which vary from clean to contaminated.

If you plan propose to undertake any dredging on marine and coastal Crown land, you must first gain consent from the Minister or delegate under the Marine and Coastal Act 2018.

Coastal Infrastructure Investment Framework

The CIIF (the Framework) provides coastal asset managers with a transparent and defendable methodology for making investment decisions with regard to coastal assets which they have responsibility for.  The Framework has been designed to address the main concerns and gaps in traditional decision making, which were communicated to the project team at the commencement of the project, by coastal land managers.  This CIIF is a first-generation prototype, which will be tested, revised and improved over time.

Coastal Infrastructure Investment Framework (PDF, 1.8 MB)

Page last updated: 11/09/24