Depending on the type of business you're running, you may need one or more business permits.
Not sure what permits you might need? There are a few things you can do to work out what permits you need:
Try out our business permit self assessment tool
You may need to get approval from Manningham Council to do certain business activities. It depends on your business type and what you are trying to do.
Want to make changes to your business operation? Find out about planning requirements.
Need to build or extend your property to accommodate your business? There are building regulations and permits to be aware of. Some works that will require permits include:
From hairdressing and make-up artists to pilates and yoga studios, it’s important that client safety is kept as a top priority. Have a look at some of the permits and regulations needed to operate a healthy business for you and your clients.
Apply for a trader parking permit to park in a shopping centre.
Any business that sells or manufactures food or drink must be registered with their local council and follow regulations to ensure that the food they sell is safe to eat. This includes restaurants and cafes, market stalls and mobile food vans.
If you plan to sell or serve alcohol at your business, you will need to apply for a liquor licence with the Victorian Government.
If you want to offer outdoor dining, goods for sale on the footpath, or display an A-frame advertising board, you will need a permit.
Registration is required for any home based or commercial business that includes accommodation services.
Filming on Council land, including student, commercial, community, not-for-profit and still photography, may require a permit.
Congratulations on choosing Manningham as your new home.
Manningham prides itself on providing high quality services and a range of lifestyle needs for residents of all ages.
Manningham is located just a short distance from the Melbourne CBD yet you can enjoy a sense of being 'out of the city' thanks to our abundance of green open spaces, scenic outlooks to the ranges, and tranquil walks along our waterways.
It is this unique balance of city and country that makes Manningham such a special place to live.
We are proud to deliver over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community. Here are a few to get you started.
There’s something for everyone in Manningham. From sacred sites of the area’s First Peoples to the early gold mining settlements, the local area has a bit of everything for you to appreciate and enjoy.
Use our maps to search Manningham, property addresses, wards, healthcare centres and other places of interest.
Explore our local arts, crafts, fashion, food and drink and other recreational activities.
We are at risk of bushfires, flood and storms and work closely with authorities to plan for and be prepared in an emergency. Keep you and your family safe by being prepared and understanding your risks.
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We are currently seeking community feedback on proposed upgrades to Burgundy Reserve.
The proposal includes, an upgraded playspace and shelter, a new public toilet as well as a series of improvements to enhance the reserve for dogs and their owners.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Burgundy Reserve is a popular spot for our local community.
“We want to ensure Burgundy Reserve continues to be a space for families and local community members to enjoy and look forward to hearing your feedback on our proposed upgrade,” Cr Lange said.
The concept plan includes:
The playspace and shelter upgrade, as well as the new public toilet, are planned as part of our capital works program, scheduled to be completed over the next two years.
The dog friendly upgrades are supported by the Victorian Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.
For more information and to provide feedback before Monday 12 August, visit YourSay Manningham Burgundy Reserve upgrade.
To help you understand your rates notice, we've put together a sample rates notice.
This example has been prepared as a guide only, the information and figures may not be a true reflection of a current rates notice.
The period relating to this notice, effective from 1 July to 30 June each year.
This is the date that the notice was printed and issued.
Council’s identification of your property. Please have this handy when making enquiries regarding your rates notice.
Provides the first instalment amount with the due date. If you are on Direct Debit, or have an arrangement with Council, this will be noted in this section. If you are on Direct Debit, Council will debit your payment.
If you would like to receive your notices via email, register online.
This section has your property address, title particulars, the Australian Valuation Property Classification Code (AVPCC) and the owner's details. The AVPCC is assigned to your property according to the use of your land.
If you have made any changes or payments that were received by Council after this date, they may not be shown on this rates notice.
This is the total amount due on your account (including any arrears). If you have any arrears, please pay the arrears amount immediately.
Your rates and charges amount due in instalments by the respective dates.
We’re reviewing Manningham’s Public Toilet Plan and seeking your feedback on local toilet facilities. The Public Toilet Plan is a 10-year plan to ensure a network of sustainable, safe, accessible and quality purpose-built facilities.
What’s been delivered so far?
Since the plan was endorsed in 2021, we’ve completed 12 new and upgraded public toilets across Manningham. We’re also on track to upgrade two more facilities by the end of the year at Mullum Mullum Trail and Cat Jump Reserve.
See what’s been delivered and what we are planning here.
Why are public toilets important?
Public toilets are essential for people to enjoy public spaces without feeling restricted. They help us socialise, exercise, play, learn and engage with the community. Well-placed facilities also support local business by encouraging visitors and residents to spend more time in the area.
Have your say
To share your thoughts and ideas, complete our short survey by Sunday 29 June.
Your feedback will help us create better public toilet facilities for everyone.
To have your say visit YourSay Manningham Public Toilet Plan Review.
More information
If you have any questions, please contact us at 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
We want to hear from you! What do you love most about Wombat Bend Playground and how can we make it even better?
We’re making some minor enhancements to play items and existing picnic facilities at Wombat Bend Playground, as well as replacing play equipment that is no longer fit for purpose.
The upgrade will include:
This project supports Burndap Birrarung burndap umarkoo (Yarra Strategic Plan) 2022-2032, which aims to protect the health of the Birrarung (Yarra River) and its lands. It also aims to improve parkland and recreational opportunities to support community wellbeing.
Carparking improvements, toilet building works and a major playground upgrade are not part of this project.
For more information and to take the survey, visit YourSay Manningham.
Survey closes 5.00pm, Thursday 12 December 2024.
There will also be an onsite consultation from 10.30am to 12.00pm (noon) on Sunday 8 December 2024. Please come and have your say on the day.
Feedback received during this consultation will help inform the final design for this playground.
Share your thoughts on our concept design and help us create a more safe, fun and inclusive playground at Wombat Bend, Templestowe Lower.
The proposed upgrade includes:
The concept design has been shaped by community feedback gathered during our December 2024 consultation.
How to have your say
Complete our survey by Monday, 2 June 2025.
You can also join our onsite consultation at Wombat Bend Playground on Sunday 18 May, 10.30am to 12.00pm.
Your feedback will help shape the final design of the playground.
For more information and to have your say, visit YourSay Manningham Wombat Bend Playground upgrade.
We’re reviewing our Road Management Plan to ensure local roads remain well-maintained, safe and functional for everyone.
Manningham’s Road Management Plan (RMP) sets our responsibilities, standards and procedures for managing our road network, which consists of more than 680 kilometres of local roads.
The plan doesn’t include the management of road safety issues or the maintenance of trees, vegetation, nature strips or private assets, such as vehicle crossings.
As part of our review, we’re proposing some updates to the RMP, including clear, concise language and a streamlined format, consistent with the latest industry-standard template from the Municipal Association of Victoria.
These changes aim to make it easier for you to understand our road maintenance standards and what you can expect from our services.
Our Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said community feedback will help ensure the revised plan responds to emerging needs and priorities.
“Maintaining our roads and footpaths is one of Council’s most important services – helping keep our community safe and connected,” Cr Diamante said.
“I encourage all residents to share their feedback to help us create a plan that will deliver outcomes that matter most to our residents,” she said.
You can review the revised Road Management Plan online, or in person at the Manningham Civic Centre at 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Have your say before 5.00pm on Thursday 17 April 2025, through:
All submissions will be considered before the revised RMP is presented to Council for adoption.
For more information, go to Your Say Manningham.
Volunteering is a fun and an easy way to explore your interests and passions.
As a volunteer you can make a significant contribution to various areas of community life, learn new skills and make new friends.
We are developing an exciting new program to support our local volunteers and their clubs, groups and not for profit volunteer organisations. More information will be available in August 2025.
Volunteer management: offer a range of resources for best practice volunteer management
Inclusive volunteering: offer a range of resources to support people with disability, new migrants, First Nations people and young people.
Sports volunteering: offer a range of resources to support the community sport sector.
Manningham Community Grants: supports and empowers community groups and organisations to deliver programs and activities for our community
A heritage overlay may affect any building, renovation or maintenance work on your property. The heritage overlay details when you’ll need a planning permit. It also shows the location and the level of heritage controls over a particular heritage place.
You can find out more about the provisions in our planning scheme.
A statement of significance will accompany a heritage assessment and indicate why the site is important and what to conserve. Documenting what’s significant of a place helps to protect and manage the place appropriately.
Proposals for a planning permit for a heritage place needs to consider the policies and provisions of our planning scheme.
Search to see if a heritage overlay affects your property.
When your property has a heritage overlay you’ll need a permit to:
There’ll be some instances where additional controls will apply, such as:
Our schedule to the heritage overlay will identify any additional controls.
You won’t need a planning permit to carry out routine maintenance and repairs if they don’t change the appearance of the place.
When doing maintenance or repair work, you’ll need to follow the same standards for any:
If unsure, check with us before doing any repair or maintenance work.
The heritage overlay may not apply to the whole site. Refer to the planning scheme maps online or in our offices.
We discourage demolition of a heritage place if it’s individually significant or it contributes to the significance of an area. Demolition will only occur if we find the building structurally unsound.
The statement of significance will say why the place is important.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review planning permit decisions.
The community is invited to have their say on local dog and cat management, which will inform Manningham’s Domestic Animal Management Plan (DAMP) 2026-2029.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Diamante said the success of the plan relies on the community sharing their insights around issues, priorities and opportunities to improve animal management.
“This plan is crucial to addressing community concerns, while also playing a key role in creating a safe and healthy community for both people and animals in Manningham,” Cr Diamante said.
The DAMP will provide a framework for how Council manages pets and supports their owners. Residents are invited to provide feedback on several key areas, including:
“Research has consistently shown that pets have a profound impact on people’s lives – increasing their sense of safety, social connections and improving their owner’s health and wellbeing.
“We all love and cherish our pets, who bring endless joy and companionship to our daily lives.
This is your opportunity to have your say on what matters most to you,” Cr Diamante said.
Have your say
Have your say by filling out the short survey at yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/damp.
Survey opens Monday 2 June and closes 5.00pm, Sunday 29 June.
Your feedback will help inform the draft Domestic Animal Management Plan 2026-2029, which will be open for community consultation in August 2025.
All Victorian councils are required to develop a plan every four years under the Domestic Animals Act 1994.
We’re developing a Nature Plan to help protect and enhance our environment over the next 15 years.
The Plan will set a strategic direction for the future of our biodiversity and tree canopy assets, while also responding to challenges such as urbanisation, habitat loss and biodiversity decline.
It will also look to enhance Manningham’s bushland areas, landscape scale habitat connections, tree canopy, and provide recommendations to allow our natural environment to thrive and communities to live in a cooler, greener environment.
Make your voice heard
We want to hear your thoughts on:
Share your ideas by:
To get involved, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-plan.
We are currently seeking community feedback on a proposed upgrade of the northern oval at Warrandyte Reserve to improve facilities for the community, as well as for dogs and their owners.
We are inviting community members to share their thoughts about the proposal via Your Say Manningham closing on Monday 12 August.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Warrandyte Reserve is a hub for the local community in Warrandyte and popular with dog owners.
“Warrandyte Reserve is enjoyed by many local sports and recreation groups, residents, dogs and their owners.” Cr Lange said.
The proposed upgrades include:
“We're proposing some dog-friendly improvements within the reserve and want to hear your feedback on the concept plan by 12 August,” Cr Lange said.
The proposed improvements at Warrandyte Reserve are supported by the Victorian Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.
For more information and to provide feedback before Monday 12 August, visit YourSay Manningham Warrandyte Reserve northern oval upgrade.
We are currently seeking community ideas and input to help develop a masterplan for the future of Stintons Reserve in Park Orchards.
We are inviting community members to share their thoughts and ideas about what they would like to see at the reserve via a community survey, closing on Monday 29 July.
The masterplan will guide the future use, development and upgrade of facilities within the reserve over the next 20 years.
Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange, said Stintons Reserve is an important local reserve for sport, recreation and dog exercise activities in Park Orchards.
“This is a much-loved local reserve and we want to hear your ideas as we plan for its future,” Cr Lange said.
“We understand there are a wide variety of user groups and community members that use Stintons Reserve and want to make sure it meets the needs of our growing community now and into the future.
“The masterplan will look at how our community currently uses the reserve along with future uses and potential improvements.”
“I encourage everyone to find out more, get involved and tell us what you would like to see at Stintons Reserve by completing our community survey,” Cr Lange said.
“We want to continue to keep this space welcoming, accessible and inclusive, so that everyone can enjoy it for their health and wellbeing.”
Community input will help inform the development of a draft Stintons Reserve Masterplan, which will be released for public consultation and community feedback next year.
For more information and to complete the survey before Monday 29 July, visit YourSay Manningham Stintons Reserve Masterplan.
We invite residents to provide feedback on upcoming projects in Warrandyte and Wonga Park in November.
Our CEO, Andrew Day, encouraged residents to share their thoughts and ideas at upcoming consultation sessions – to help ensure future projects reflect community values and priorities.
“We want to hear directly from the people who know the area best – its residents,” said CEO, Andrew Day.
"If you like the project – tell us. If you have ideas to improve the project – tell us. Your feedback, no matter the opinion, is essential to helping us make informed decisions for the community," he said.
The sessions will consult on projects across various stages. Some will be in the initial planning phase, where community sentiment and input are vital. Others will be further advanced, where project designs will be shared, and officers will be available to answer questions.
Each session will focus on projects within its suburb.
Can't attend a session? Provide your feedback online.
Wonga Park
Warrandyte
There will be opportunities to discuss other projects, which may be taken on notice as required.
We host these sessions twice yearly as part of our ongoing commitment to meaningful community engagement.
Stay informed about upcoming events and outcomes by visiting the Your Say Manningham website.
Subscribe to the project page for email updates on current and future consultations.
Each year we offer a series of land management grants that support the preservation of Manningham’s natural bushland and the productivity of rural land.
These grants are designed to help property owners with:
To apply for assistance to preserve your bushland you must live in a designated zone, near a wildlife corridor or waterway, or have previously participated in this program. Read the land management grant criteria below for the full details.
If you meet any of these criteria, complete the online form or download an application form.
Depending on where your property is located, you may be eligible for a LEAF grant to match your spending dollar for dollar on approved works, up to a certain limit.
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RELEAF grants offer extra financial assistance to landholders that have large areas of remnant vegetation and are looking to manage their properties for biodiversity improvement, protection and conservation.
Successful RELEAF grants recipients will receive two thirds of the total cost to conduct approved works, to a maximum of $4,000 (i.e. maximum rebate of $4,000 possible where total cost is $6,000).
Applications will be assessed on:
Please see the list below for eligible works and their priority level. Applications will be assessed based on the priority of works.
High priority works include:
Other works include:
If your property is not eligible for LEAF or RELEAF, you can still claim funding for fox, rabbit and deer control.
If you are working with a Rabbit Action Group, funding of up to $500 per annum is available on a dollar for dollar basis.
Each year, eligible residents can access grant support to help with the cost of deer control. The percentage rebate and maximum amount available each financial year will be provided to you on application.
This grant is available in addition to LEAF and RELEAF grants. The control must be carried out under the Wildlife Act 1975 and the LEAF checklist requirements.
You can apply online for a deer control grant or download and complete the Land Management Grants application form.
If you have any questions about the deer control grant, please get in touch with our Environment Team on 9840 9333, or at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
By switching to electric appliances, you can create a safer and healthier home for your family.
Join us for an in-depth two-hour electrification masterclass featuring expert presenter Lucinda, plus a 30-minute Q & A with a qualified electrician and solar installer.
Learn about:
Following the masterclass, attendees can join an optional one-hour hands-on session to receive personalised guidance on modelling electrification options for your home, including cost-benefit calculations.
This session is ideal for anyone interested in going all-electric and creating a more comfortable, affordable and energy-efficient home.
Personal laptops are required for the hands-on session.
Session dates:
There will be two sessions held at Doncaster Library.
Registrations are essential.
Power up a cleaner future
This event is part of our Electrify Your Life program, which supports residents to go all-electric at home, creating a brighter Manningham. Learn how to make the switch at Electrify Your Life.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
You can cancel your waste service if you are demolishing a property.
You can cancel additional bins at any time if you no longer need them.
Check if you have authorisation to cancel a waste service:
you are the landlord or property manager
Yes, as owner or manager of the property you can make the request.
you are renting
No, you'll need to contact your landlord or property manager to make the request.
you run a commercial business
Yes, as long as you are the landlord or property manager of the commercial property you can make the request.
There's no cost to cancel your waste service.
Once the bins are removed and the waste service is cancelled a credit will be applied to your rates.
You can cancel online using the 'Cancel now' button.
Otherwise you can contact us or email waste@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We’re seeking your feedback on a new proposed name for an unnamed laneway in Bulleen that will provide addresses for two new properties created by the subdivision of 48 Templestowe Road.
In recognition of the area’s brickmaking past, we originally proposed to name the laneway ‘Kiln Lane’. The former Bulleen Brickworks was located nearby on Templestowe Road, which contained two large kilns and chimneys.
After receiving valuable community feedback in May this year, including concerns raised about spelling and correctly hearing the word Kiln, particularly over the phone, we've decided not to proceed with the name Kiln Lane.
We are now proposing a new name for the laneway, 'Brickmakers Lane'. This name was suggested by community during our consultation and maintains ties to the area’s brickmaking past. 'Brickmakers Lane' complies with Victoria's naming rules for places.
We're seeking community feedback on the new name, ‘Brickmakers Lane’.
Complete our feedback form before 5.00pm on Friday 16 August 2024.
We’ll share the consultation outcomes via the project’s Your Say Manningham page
For more information or questions
Visit Your Say Manningham, or contact us on 9840 9333 or manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
Need help understanding the charges on your rates notice?
Your annual valuation and rates notice is issued in August each year. After that you'll receive an instalment notice prior to their due dates, except if you are signed up to Council approved direct debit.
You can get a copy of your notice/statement for $17.00 per copy.
You can access copies of your notices for no cost if you create an account and receive your notices by email. If you would like to switch to receiving your rates notice by email, find out how.
Select the payment options below to find out how you can pay once you receive a notice.
If you haven't already setup direct debit, you can choose to pay in instalments automatically through your bank account. You can choose between 4 instalments or 10 instalments. Select 'Setup direct debit' below to start the process.
We can only debit from a cheque or savings account, we are unable to accept credit card details.
Pay in 4 instalments
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Pay on or before the 15th of each month (or next business day) starting on 15 September.
If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can request fortnightly payments.
Pay each notice securely through our online payment portal using your credit card.
Prepare the following details:
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Pay each notice securely using BPAY through your bank, credit union or building society website.
The biller code and reference number is located on the front of your notice.
Pay securely through Post BillPay in one of the following ways:
Pay in person at any Australia Post office
Bring your notice with you. You can pay by cash, cheque, money order, EFTPOS or credit card
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Quote the BillPay code and reference number located on the front of your notice.
Pay using Post BillPay online
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Pay by mail
Cut out the bottom portion of your notice and post it with your cheque or money order made out to Manningham City Council and addressed to PO Box 1, Doncaster VIC 3108.
To pay by cash, cheque or EFTPOS, visit our customer service desk at the Civic Centre or post your cheque. We do not accept cash by post.
Make the cheque payable to 'Manningham Council' and cross 'Not Negotiable'. Detach payment slip on the notice and post with your cheque to: Manningham Council, PO Box 1, Doncaster, VIC 3108.
If you are experiencing financial difficulty or hardship you may be eligible to apply for rates payment assistance.
If you hold a valid concession card, you may be eligible to apply for a rebate.
If you have made an overpayment on your rates notice and they are in credit. The credit will remain on your account and be automatically applied to your future instalments. However, we can also refund that credit back to you.
If you do not pay your rates by the due date, you may be charged interest.
We can only waive the interest if we have made an error or under exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances include:
