
Here is a summary of the planning permit process.
Here is a summary of the planning permit process.
New to planning? Get a general understanding of what permits you will need before making any applications
Get advice in writing about whether or not your proposed building, works or land use needs approval from us.
Get feedback on your draft proposals, concepts or plans, before you submit a formal planning permit application.
Check out some common scenarios and resources to help you understand what is needed before applying
Everything you need to know to start a planning permit application.
Stay up to date with your application's status in the planning applications portal.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the public notification stage.
Review all Applications currently undergoing assessment.
Any person who believes they will be affected by a planning application can lodge an objection during advertising.
Find out what you need to do to amend your permit before the decision stage.
Only the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can review an application. After we have made a planning permit decision, we cannot undertake an internal review.
Landscape bonds are a condition of a planning permit. We ask for payment of bonds to ensure landscaping works are properly completed.
If you need more time for development or commencement of land use, you will need to ask for an extension to the planning permit.
An Agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act (or Section 173 Agreement) is a legal agreement between us and the owners of a property that is registered on a property title.
If you would like to to amend approved plans or conditions of a Planning Permit, you can find out more information and submit your application here.
If you are developing land in Manningham, you may need to submit a Construction Management Plan (CMP) as required by a condition of your planning permit.
If your Planning Permit required payment of a landscape bond, you will need to apply for a refund once your development is completed.
Follow these easy steps to change your planning application details:
Take part in one of the largest Citizen Science projects in the world while contributing valuable information about Manningham’s biodiversity.
In this worldwide BioBlitz, cities compete to observe the most species by the most people.
Manningham is collaborating with more than 25 local governments to form the Greater Melbourne project.
During this four-day challenge, take photos of plants or animals and upload them to iNaturalist.
Your observations will be added to the Manningham iNaturalist projects (Manningham East or Manningham West) so that we can compete with participants from across Melbourne and around the world.
All data is added to Australia’s database of plants and animals, helping scientists with their research to improve outcomes for our environment.
Kayak Paddleball is a team sport made up of five or more players who sit on top of kayaks. It is a low impact, outdoor activity.
This game offers a fantastic opportunity for social interaction and encouraging water confidence, water safety skills and team building.
Program information
Terms and conditions
How to apply
To secure one of the low-cost places, you will need to:
Please note: applications via this online form do not guarantee a spot in this program. After completing the online form, additional steps must be followed to secure a spot in this program.
Help us compete with cities from across the southern hemisphere during the Great Southern Bioblitz.
The Great Southern Bioblitz is an opportunity for all Southern Hemisphere countries to record organisms during spring and showcase our beautiful biodiversity to the world.
You can get involved by taking photos of plants and animals or making sound recordings of wildlife using iNaturalist.
The bioblitz takes place between Saturday 24 October and Monday 27 October.
Let's show the world the incredible biodiversity of Manningham. A great reason to be out and about in nature!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local markets to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
To celebrate National Recycling Week, we are hosting an online Q and A session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly Q and A session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Struggling with your balance? You can get better if you practice!
Maintaining good balance is critical for maintaining a good life, so Carol is here with a 30-minute online exercise class dedicated to balance exercises that will help you improve coordination, flexibility, strength, and of course, your balance.
This class is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their health and boost energy levels. It includes time to chat with Carol before and after class if you want to talk about your personal fitness goals and how Third Age Fitness can help you.
Join renowned educational group Sustainable Gardening Australia as they discuss how the garden can be a place of climate action.
You'll also learn how to implement changes to reduce your contribution to climate change and help build personal and community climate resilience.
The session will also discuss how to climate proof your garden using organic waste, microclimates and water smart gardening.
The seminar begins at 6.30pm, or join us from 6.15pm for our monthly food swap, where you can bring and trade homegrown produce, cuttings, seeds, gardening magazines, jars, ferments and more!
About Home Harvest: Home Harvest is a free, complete home gardening program that runs monthly from February to December. It aims to educate and inspire residents to grow their own organic, nutritious and delicious produce at home. The series hosts seminars, question and answer time, on-site activities and food swaps!
Registrations are essential.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Before embarking on building, renovating, tree removal/lopping or any other works, it is important to ascertain whether you require a permit.
Planning permits and building permits serve different purposes.
A planning permit is required to ensure that your project complies with the relevant zoning and overlay controls applicable to your property and to ensure that your project considers its impact on the surrounding area with respect to character, built form and materials, surrounding neighbours, traffic, environmental impacts and community need.
A building permit focuses on the technical aspects of construction and safety ensuring that your project complies with the relevant building codes and regulations.
Links to the relevant controls are:
Here are some common projects that need approval - contact us even if your project is not listed here:
New to building or renovation?
For advice on all things renovation and construction, visit the Victorian Building Authority (VBA).
Every dream project is different with its own needs and challenges. Here are the steps to give you a rough guide on the process, timeframes and costs when starting any project.
You can also view:
If you don't need a planning permit you can proceed straight to building permit
After you apply you can also
We do not issue building permits so you will need to contact a building surveyor to organise a building permit.
You will need the permit to ensure what you're hoping to construct or change is done right and to building code standards.
You may need permits for connecting to infrastructure, protection of public assets and more. Often you will find out which permits you need throughout the process, so it is always best to discuss your plans with us or industry professionals.
Some common permits include:
Hoping to build sustainably?
We've created a list of resources to help you build a sustainable, energy-efficient home or commercial building.
View resources
Changes to the immunisation booking system.
Bookings are via Vitavo.
Contact us if you have any questions about your booking.
We provide immunisation for babies, children and adults to keep our community safe and prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
As part of the NIP we offer free vaccinations to:
We offer the following paid vaccinations:
Please see your local GP to receive the following vaccinations:
The National Immunisation Program (NIP) lists vaccinations a person should receive from birth to adulthood.
Visit the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Sharing Knowledge about Immunisation (SKAI) to understand what vaccinations you should receive and when.
The influenza vaccination is free for:
If you are not eligible for a free flu shot, you can purchase the vaccine from us.
We visit secondary schools in our municipality to deliver free vaccinations to students in year 7 and 10, under the NIP schedule.
To learn about the vaccination program, contact your child’s school.
Our trained, specialist immunisation nurses provide a range of vaccinations. They also offer advice on overseas catch up vaccinations.
Get catch up advice and access your immunisation records
Read immunisation information and fact sheets in other languages.
Read immunisation information and fact sheets in other languages.
Kinders, Early Learning Centres (ELCs) and community groups can sign up for the following programs and events.
Community Garden Excursion
Book your kinder, Early Learning Centre or community group into a session at the Doncaster Hill Community Garden.
Following a tour of the garden, attendees will have the chance to participate in a hands-on activity tailored to the group. During the excursion, you will learn about the wide-ranging benefits of growing food and have the chance to connect with nature, and others.
Sessions are limited and must be booked in advance. To book a session for your group, contact our Environment team at environment@manningham.vic.gov.au or call 9840 9333.
Waste Education Incursions
As part of our ongoing commitment to climate action and sustainable waste management in Manningham, we offer a range of free waste education incursions. Incursions are available to kindergartens and ELCs, and also to community and volunteer groups, aged care facilities, EAL groups and more.
These presentations are fun, interactive and where possible, can be tailored to suit your group. Topics can range from general waste education to more specialised subjects like worm farming or FOGO.
For more information, contact the Waste team at waste@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
Keep up to date with our latest environment and sustainability events.
Find out how to apply for a residential parking permit. ...
In 2019 Council reviewed its parking permit policy. This policy clarifies who can obtain a permit to park within a residential parking zone.
Residential Parking Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Residential parking permits will only be issued where the property is the applicant’s primary place of residence and not property owners (landlords) who lease their property out.
Residential Parking Permits will not be issued to properties not used for residential purposes (i.e. used solely for commercial or another non-residential purposes).
Permits are not transferrable between residents of different addresses.
To check if your property is entitled to a Residential Parking Permit enter your residential street address in the 'Apply now' link.
Where Residential Parking zones are located in the street, properties meeting the criteria contained within the table.
Number of dwellings | Parking Permit eligibility | Additional Permit eligibility | Maximum number permit eligibility |
---|---|---|---|
Single (detached dwelling (excluding multi dwelling development on a lot | Up to two (no fee) | One (fee applies) | Three |
Between two to four dwellings built prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (no fee) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Between two and four dwellings built after 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Five or more dwellings built after 23 April 2019 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not eligible |
Five to nine dwellings built prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
Ten of more dwellings (excluding apartment development) that have been lawfully occupied prior to 23 April 2019 | One per dwelling (fee applies) | Not eligible | One per dwelling |
If you have lost or had your permit stolen you will need to provide a Statutory Declaration and pay a fee.
You can apply for a new one online.
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
We can all participate in the movement to minimise waste.
To celebrate Plastic Free July, we'll be popping up at our local activity centres to chat with visitors about how we can all continue reducing our waste and in particular, single-use plastics.
Come along and say hello!
To celebrate National Recycling Week, come along to our information session about all things waste.
Not sure what item goes into each bin?
Get confused about what can and cannot be recycled?
Would you like to know more about what is happening the in the waste industry?
Come along to our friendly session so we can answer all of your queries and dispel any myths!
Community organisations in Manningham are invited to attend this free grant writing workshop.
This session will help grant writers to improve their success rate in grant applications.
It will cover:
It is suitable for those who want to apply for our Community Grants Program and have projects under $20,000 with simple specifications.
Non Profit Training will deliver the workshop.
An infringement, also known as either a fine or a penalty notice, is issued when a law or regulation is broken to help protect the rights, amenity and well-being of the Manningham community.
Find a list of options available to you if you have received a penalty notice.
View information on Manningham’s Community Local Law (2023), a local law made under Part 5 of the Local Government Act (1989 ) and section 42 of the Domestic Animals Act 1994, that further describes infringements and fines.
We issue infringements that relate to:
Find out more about our Car Share Policy. ...
We recognise the emerging popularity of car share as a flexible and more sustainable alternative to private vehicle ownership. Car sharing contributes to key sustainability goals by reducing reliance on private vehicles. It acts as a complementary service enabling households to rely more on public transport as their primary form of transport.
Focus areas: