Calculating a levy estimate in the MSA Levy Area
This tool will calculate a levy estimate for a selected parcel(s) of freehold land, or a Crown land area when using shapefiles, and identify any overlapping conservation area(s).
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The environment mitigation levy applies only within the MSA Levy Area. Conservation Areas are not included within the MSA Levy Area.
Twelve precincts (which have precinct structure plans gazetted prior to 1 March 2012) are included within the broader MSA program but are not included within the MSA Levy Area. Instead, biodiversity offset requirements are set out in the relevant precinct structure plan, native vegetation precinct plan, and any applicable conservation management plan. Please contact msa.habitatcompensation@delwp.vic.gov.au for land parcel specific information.
The tool also identifies land parcels which are subject to DEECA’s Salvage and Translocation Protocol for Melbourne’s Growth Corridors. Additional requirements may apply to planning permits on these parcels. More information on salvage and translocation is available on the Melbourne Strategic Assessment website.
For information about the requirements of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (Environment Mitigation Levy) Act 2020, the MSA program approvals under section 146B of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth) and the circumstances and areas to which they apply, either refer to the Melbourne Strategic Assessment website or contact msa.habitatcompensation@delwp.vic.gov.au.
This tool is a component of the environment mitigation information system established under section 19 of the Melbourne Strategic Assessment (Environment Mitigation Levy) Act 2020.