Building a home on small lots of land will be quicker and easier after the introduction of the "Single Home Code", according to the State Government.
Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny recently announced "Single Home Code", the state-wide amendment to Victoria's planning schemes, to streamline approvals for single homes and small second dwellings on lots under 300 square metres - cutting red tape and getting homes built sooner.

Baw Baw Shire planning and development director Luke Connell praised the streamlined approval progress but expected the impact in Baw Baw "to be minimal."
"The shire receives very few applications for dwellings on lots smaller than 300 square metres," Mr Connell said.
Of the changes to come into effect on September 8, he added "this is a positive step for boosting housing supply and supporting the building and construction industry".
Mr Connell said the amendment replaced an existing clause to introduce stronger standards and, together with the new VicSmart and "deemed to comply" provisions, would deliver faster and more consistent planning outcomes.
Ms Kilkenny said the previous system saw homeowners often face delays and uncertainty due to inconsistent council processes, complex paperwork and lengthy appeals. The result was making more difficult to build more homes.
"This is another way we're making our planning system say 'yes' - yes to well-designed homes, yes to more homes, and yes to people making the most of the land they already have," Ms Kilkenny said. "If your proposal meets the standards, you should be able to get on and build. That's what these changes deliver - faster decisions, less stress, and more homes where we need them."
She said if a home met the updated standards - including requirements for setbacks, tree canopy, solar access and street amenity - it would be "deemed to comply", meaning it could be approved without further assessment.
Neighbours will still be notified and can provide feedback, but if the standards are met, there'll be no VCAT appeals or costly delays.
The changes to the existing 10-day VicSmart fast-track process simplify what applicants need to submit and clarify how councils assess it.
It will apply across all residential zones in Victoria and the State Government believes it will ensure clearer, more consistent assessments for single and small second dwellings, adhering to good design while streamlining approvals.
This update builds on the townhouse and low-rise code introduced earlier this year, aimed to deliver faster, more consistent outcomes for townhouses and one- to three-storey apartments.