
Before embarking on building, renovating, tree removal/lopping or any other works, it is important to ascertain whether you require a permit.
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
Meeting Date: 27 June 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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4:20 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
5:00 | 5.1 Acknowledgement of Hunter Valley Bus Crash |
6:50 | 5.2 King's Birthday 2023 honours list |
8:15 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
21:00 | 10.1 Integrated Water Management and Flood Mapping Update (Page 3) |
24:40 | 10.2 Draft Affordable Housing Policy (Page 31) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
33:15 | 11.1 2023 Annual Grant Program Recommendations (Page 57) |
37:45 | 11.2 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2021-2023 Progress Report (Page 75) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
41:10 | 14.1 2023 General Valuation Return |
50:30 | 14.2 Recreational Lands - Charges in Lieu of Rates 2023-24 |
51:30 | 14.3 10 Year Financial Plan 2023/24 to 2032/33 (Page 95) |
01:08:30 | 14.4 2023/24 Budget Adoption and Declaration of Rates and Charges |
01:54:40 | 14.5 Audit and Risk Committee Independent Member Reappointment (Page 247) |
01:55:10 | 14.6 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 249) |
01:55:45 | 14.7 Informal Meetings of Councillors (page 254) |
01:56:20 | 14.8 Documents for Sealing (Page 266) |
01:56:45 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
01:56:50 | 16. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
02:14:05 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
COVID-19 UPDATE: In light of the Victorian Government's announcement, Doncare has made the decision to postpone the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. The circuit breaker may have temporarily tripped our plans to host the event on the 4 June, but rest assured we are working busily behind the scenes with Jane Caro and Bramleigh Estate to reschedule the event.
We are committed to creating the best possible experience for all of our guests and whilst we would love you to hang in there with us while we navigate the next few weeks and determine a new date, we do want to provide you with the flexibility to obtain a refund, should you wish to do so. In order to initiate a refund request, please email martine.corbett@doncare.org.au.
Doncare would like to take this opportunity to thank our fabulous sponsors, Bendigo Bank, Bramleigh Estate, 89.9 The Light, Kinexus, Quintons IGA and Woodards. Your support of this fundraising initiative is sincerely appreciated.
Join Jane Caro at the Empowered Women, Empowering Women charity luncheon. Enjoy a three course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate and hear from one of Australia's most influential social commentators.
Across the global stage, women's empowerment continues to be a common theme uniting communities and Jane Caro AM is a woman known for saying what's on her mind.
The author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist and social commentator is a weekly regular on Channel Seven's 'Weekend Sunrise' and 'Mornings' on Channel Nine. Jane appears frequently on the ABC's 'Q&A' and 'The Drum', Network Ten's 'The Project' and Channel Nine's 'Sunrise'. She is also a regular panelist on the ABC's top-rating show The Gruen Transfer and a regular columnist for MamaMia, The Conversation, MT magazine, the SMH and The Drum.
#ewew2021 is set to emulate the success of the inaugural charity luncheon which boasted a stellar line-up including comedian and radio personality Jo Stanley, 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty and award-winning designer and TV personality Shaynna Blaze. In fact, we've invited Jo Stanley back this year to host the event because we know how much you loved her! Rosie has even promised to join us again for what promises to be another fabulous afternoon. Get ready to get empowered!
All funds raised support Doncare
Doncare is a not-for-profit community services organisation that has operated in the Manningham community since 1969. Doncare provides counselling for families and children in crisis; prevention, support and recovery following family violence; specialist intake and risk assessment; integrated family services; case management; emergency relief; social support for seniors and financial and material aid.
All guests receive:
General entry a three course banquet meal unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks) live entertainment including key note speakers
Bramleigh Estate is located at 420a Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte Victoria 3113. There is parking available at the venue.
Should you wish to travel by public transport, Bus 364 departs from Eastland Shopping Centre/Ringwood Street, Ringwood. The bus journey takes approximately 24 minutes and Bramleigh Estate is approximately a 68 metre walk from the Harding Rd/Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd bus stop. (Warrandyte). Please visit Public Transport Victoria or download the PTV app. for more information.
Proudly supported by Bramleigh Estate and Bendigo Bank's Doncaster East and Templestowe Village Community Bank branches.
Since its inception in 1969, Doncare – Doncaster Community Care and Counselling Centre Inc. – has provided support to enhance the quality of life of people living in the Manningham and surrounding communities.
There are a range of health and support services, programs and resources to support our community.
These community-based agencies and organisations provide emergency relief and material aid such as food hampers, vouchers and pantries to people in financial crisis living in Manningham as part of the Food Relief Network.
Homelessness and crisis accommodation and support
We take a dignity first approach to homelessness, recognising that homelessness or sleeping rough in public places is not illegal. With the ever-increasing cost of living, and any one of a number of life changing events, people can find themselves needing crisis accommodation when they least expect it.
We work closely with a range of service providers to enable people experiencing homelessness, sleeping rough and/or needing crisis accommodation to find a safe place to rest.
If you do have a welfare concern for a person who appears to be experiencing homelessness and/or sleeping rough, contact us on 9840 9333 and we will make a referral to the appropriate service provider.
The following community agencies provide crisis accommodation and support:
If emergency assistance is required or a person is suspected of committing an offence or is engaged in any illegal activity, the matter should immediately be reported to the Victoria Police on 000.
Our community is diverse with residents from more than 140 countries.
Mental health is a state of emotional, social, and psychological wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and act. It also impacts how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Find support with our online resource directory.
Meeting Date: 10 November 2020
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. This Annual Council meeting will proceed in the Council Chamber adhering to our COVID-Safe Plan to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19.
Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Our next ordinary Council meeting will be held 7:00pm on Tuesday, 24 November 2020.
Parking available at Manningham Civic Centre
Manningham Civic Centre bus stop:
Bus route 907 City to Mitcham via Doncaster Rd
Bus route 902 Chelsea to Airport West
Bus route 295 Doncaster SC to The Pines SC via Templestowe
Meeting Date: 28 February 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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04:55 | 5. PRESENTATIONS |
04:55 | 5.1 Australia Day Honours 2023 |
06:02 | 6. PETITIONS |
06:10 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS | |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
40:50 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES |
40:55 | 11.1 Manningham Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-25 Adoption (Page 3) |
44:15 | 11.2 Pricing Policy for Use of Council Active Open Space (Page 26) |
50:00 | 11.3 Wonga Park Reserve Master Plan for Endorsement (Page 54) |
55:50 | 11.4 Manningham Youth Advisory Committee (Page 230) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
1:02:05 | 12.1 Mid-Year Capital Works Update (Page 255) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:07:40 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (October - December), 2022/23 (Page 255) |
01:21:20 | 13.2 National General Assembly 2023 Motions - Electric Vehicle Charging (EVC) Infrastructure (Page 276) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
01:32:50 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officer - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 279) |
01:33:20 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 282) |
01:38:00 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
01:33:55 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.1/2023) |
01:39:15 | 16. URGENT BUSINESS |
01:39:30 | 17. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
01:46:15 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
UPDATE: This event has sold out.
Football Victoria will be activating the newly installed dual futsal court at Koonung reserve to teach you how to play street football.
This event is perfect for all street football, futsal and soccer enthusiasts who want to try street football for the first time or enhance their skills and test out the new public outdoor dual futsal court in Manningham.
During the clinic, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced Football Victoria coaches who will guide you through various street football techniques, strategies and games.
This clinic is for all levels - beginners and advanced.
Please note: there are two sessions running on the day. Register for the session that matches your age group.
Registrations are essential. Numbers are strictly limited.
Appearance and coaching from Daniel Cappellaro - D10
D10 is Daniel Cappellaro, a futsal player, street footballer and coach. Daniel, along with staff from Football Victoria will be joining in both sessions at this clinic.
Daniel has travelled the world playing street football and futsal in the UEFA Futsal Champions League. Daniel has also represented and helped found Western Australia’s most successful futsal club Cambio Cumbre.
Other highlights include AFA Australian Men’s team selection and representing Western Australia at the FFA Nationals. On the East coast of Australia, Daniel played for Melbourne Futsal Club (powered by Melbourne City Football Club), Balwyn Futsal Club and Pascoe Vale Futsal Club, in Victoria’s and Futsal Oz’s prestigious Series Futsal Victoria.
Join us for an exclusive after-hours event at Manningham Art Gallery to celebrate our two latest exhibitions.
Painted Country
Featuring the works of five First Nations Artists – Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Brenda Napaltjarri, Clara Napurrula, Rene Sundown and Adrian Jurra Tjungurrayi. Drawing upon their rich artistic, cultural, and ancestral knowledge, each artist paints unique depictions of Country, refracted through memory and lived experience. With special thanks to the Artists; Iwantja Arts, South Australia; Papunya Tula Artists, Northern Territory; and Alcaston Gallery, Melbourne, who partnered with Manningham Art Gallery to curate this major exhibition.
Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined
An interactive reimagining of a traditional dinner party by Manningham artists Isobel Goodman and Jade Piltz, with a nod to 1970s nostalgia and celebrating one of the key gathering spaces in our homes, the humble dining table. The installation is a part of Melbourne Design Week, Australia's premier design festival featuring events across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Drop in between 5.00pm and 8.00pm, with Manningham Mayor, Cr Deirdre Diamante, formally opening the evening at 5.30pm. Enjoy delicious snacks and refreshments. No bookings required. This is a free public event.
To find out more about these exhibitions, visit Painted Country and Melbourne Design Week - Beyond the Table: The Dinner Party Reimagined or for information on the event email gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au or call (03) 9840 9367.
Image Credit: Nellie Ngampa Coulthard, Tjuntala Ngurangka - Country with Wattle (Acacia Murrayana), 2024, Synthetic polymer paint on linen, 122 x 198 cm. Image courtsey of The Artist, Iwantja Arts and Alcaston Gallery.
Meeting Date: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:35 | 5.1 Motion of Condolence: Passing of William Darmondy |
9:30 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Henry Metcher |
12:45 | 5.3 2025 Federal Elections |
13:55 | 5.4 Acknowledgement of Cr Chen - Recipient of ECLC Lifetime Achievement Award 2025 |
15:00 | 6. PETITIONS |
15:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
34:35 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
34:45 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
35:10 | 10.1 Spark worker parking impacts to wider community |
53:00 | 10.2 Doncaster Hill Development Contributions Plan, 2005 - Expiry of the Plan |
55:00 | 10.3 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 3 (January to March 2025) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
56:40 | 11.1 Manningham Youth and Recreation and Sport Advisory Committee Membership Nominations |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
1:02:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan Review and Adoption |
1:04:30 | 12.2 Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan 2025-2034 |
1:12:30 | 12.3 March Capital Works Status Report |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
1:20:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quartlery Report |
1:25:30 | 13.2 Revised Instrument of Delegation from Council to the Chief Executive Officer |
1:26:50 | 13.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
1:27:30 | 13.4 Documents for Sealing |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
1:28:00 | 14.1 Draft Council Plan, Draft 2025/26 Budget, Draft 10 Year Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2034/35 and the Draft Revenue and Rating Plan |
1:37:40 | 14.2 Investment Policy 2025 |
1:41:40 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:41:45 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
1:56:30 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
To achieve our vision of a high quality, sustainable urban design environment, Doncaster Hill has a number of unique processes in place - in addition to the Manningham Planning Scheme provisions.
The tools below are designed to help you navigate more efficiently through the planning permit application process when developing in Doncaster Hill.
Find out about the boulevard construction specifications for developments located along Doncaster, Williamsons and Tram Roads (including the ceding of land to Council).
Find out how we manage the protection of neighbourhood amenity and assets during construction
All new major developments planned within Doncaster Hill are now required to supply a 3D building file of the proposed development.
Every planning permit issued within Doncaster Hill will include conditions for the submission of a Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) which achieves best practice outcomes. The SMP addresses a range of matters including water, energy and indoor environment quality.
With respect to water, it is a permit condition that the development must connect to Yarra Water’s recycled water and meet our stormwater objectives.
Meeting Date: 14 September 2021
Meeting Time: 6:30pm
Location: Virtual meeting. You can watch the livestream on this page or on our Facebook page.
Notice is given that a Council Meeting of the Manningham City Council will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, 14 September 2021. This meeting is called pursuant to Rule 12.1 of the Governance Rules. The business to be transacted at this Council meeting is:
This meeting will be held online. Residents and interested people are encouraged to view the livestream on Manningham’s Facebook page or website.
ANDREW DAY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
As part of our efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 we have reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community. Pursuant to the Local Government Act 2020, Council meetings will be held virtually until further notice. Physical attendance by members of the public at Council meetings is currently not permitted. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page (you can view the livestream on our Facebook page even if you don’t have a Facebook account). The live stream is not interactive. Any comments or private messages directed to us while the stream is live will not be presented to Council or have a bearing on the conduct of the meeting.
Join us for an engaging seminar where we'll delve into the fascinating world of fungi with expert Dr. Alison Pouliot.
The earth’s rapidly changing climate and environmental issues have come into sharp focus through the demise of charismatic megafauna and the ‘biodiversity crisis’. But what about stinkhorns and slime moulds? How do fungi and their kin get our attention when they are not only overshadowed by more ‘popular’ organisms, but are rarely included in our ideas about ‘nature’ or ‘biodiversity’?
The good news is it seems we’re in something of a ‘fungal awakening’ and mushrooms are finally having their moment. Over the last 25 years Alison has divided her time between hemispheres, working both with fungi and their followers. She has been actively involved in fungal conservation and land restoration programs.
In this talk Alison will explore how fungi are perceived across hemispheres in conservation contexts and which fungal flagships best capture the public imagination. She will also share some stories from the writing of her recent book, Underground Lovers – Encounters with Fungi in which she interacted with fungi and their followers across a dozen countries.
There will be an opportunity at the end for participants to show their specimens or purchase books.
Booking essential: Limited to 50 people.
About the Presenter
Alison Pouliot, BA (Philosophy), BSc Hons (Zoology), PhD (Ecology/Mycology).
Alison is an ecologist, environmental photographer and author and has presented over 800 environmental seminars, forays and workshops in Australia and internationally.
Seminar field trip
Attending this event will enable you to attend the Seminar field trip: Meeting with mushrooms.
This exciting field trip introduces participants to the diversity, ecology and curiosities of the Kingdom Fungi, specific to fungi found in the region and its various habitat types.
Participants will learn some of the basic skills used to identify fungi in the field using multiple senses. The relationships between fungi and various plant species and different habitat types will be discussed. Every fungus has intriguing natural and cultural histories and stories, and these will be shared along the way.
Interested participants will be sent a registration link.
Meeting Date: 27 February 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.Limited seating is available in the chamber and a limited number of seating will be available in the foyer.
Timecode | Item |
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5:15 | 4. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
6:00 | 5.1 Passing of Mr Ivan Edgar Peter-Budge |
8:44 | 5.2. Australia Day Honours 2024 |
6. PETITIONS | |
09:54 | 6.1 Petition - Requesting Council to develop an LGBTQIA+ Action Plan |
10:45 | 6.2 Petition - Calling for Solidarity with Palestine |
11:30 | 6.3 Online Petition - Calling for Solidarity with Palestine |
12:30 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
39:00 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Tomas Lightbody (NOM No. 1/2024 (Page 154) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
01:15:10 | 11.1 Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2024 - 2025 (Page 3) |
01:20:00 | 11.2 Manningham Draft Gambling Policy & Action Plan 2024 (Page 25) |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
01:29:30 | 12.1 Quarterly Capital Works Status Report - Quarter 1 (Page 51) |
01:39:00 | 12.2 Cyclic Block Pruning and Tree Maintenance Contract Award (Page 95) |
13 EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
01:41:15 | 13.1 2024/25 Deliberative Panel (Page 99) |
01:47:20 | 13.2 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (Oct-Dec), 2023/24 (Page 106) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 134) | |
01:53:00 | 14.1 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 134) |
01:54:00 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 140) |
01:54:30 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing (Page 152) |
01:55:00 | 17. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 156) |
02:02:00 | 18. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
18.1 Future Directions Regional Assessment Service (Page 156) |
Meeting Date: 25 February 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
04:40 | 5.1 Receipt of Community Panel Recommendations |
14:20 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of The Hon. Kevin Andrews MP AM |
21:30 | 5.3 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Eric Collyer |
27:20 | 5.4 Motion of Condolence: Passing of Helen Rennie |
6. PETITIONS | |
30:50 | 6.1 Petition - Residents proposing to establish Ilma Court and Robb Close as a Residents only parking area |
32.05 | 6.2 Petition - Parking issue related to North East Link Parking and Rocklea Road and Golden Way area, surrounding Streets and Courts |
33:05 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
56:30 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
56:40 | 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
56:50 | 10.1 Statutory Planning Application Activity Quarter 2 (October to December 2024) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
1:02:20 | 11.1 Review of Advisory Committees: Terms of Reference and Membership |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
1:07:00 | 12.1 Road Management Plan (RMP) Review |
1:11:00 | 12.2 Electric Line Clearance Tender Report |
1:19:40 | 12.3 2024/25 Capital Works Program Q2 Status Report |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
1:23:15 | 13.1 Federal Advocacy Priorities |
1:33:55 | 13.2 MAV State Council Motions |
1:42:45 | 13.3 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 2 (Oct-Dec), 2024/25 |
1:48:40 | 13.4 Reschedule June Council Meeting |
1:50:00 | 13.5 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 |
1:50:25 | 13.6 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
1:52:00 | 13.7 Documents for Sealing |
1:52:20 | 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER |
1:52:30 | 15. URGENT BUSINESS |
1:52:35 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
2:10:00 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
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Frequently used:
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Complaints help us improve our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services.
Your feedback provides us a valuable opportunity to review our policies, practices and the way we deliver our services, and to make changes where necessary.
Artist Paul Handley’s Pillars of Déplacement traces his journey through the migrant settlement camps of Europe to the island shores of Lesbos, variously between 2016 and 2019, a period of social and political flux for the region. Geopolitical tensions and conflict at this time in countries including Syria and Afghanistan led to the displacement of thousands of people who were forced to seek refuge in foreign lands.
Despite it being a fundamental human right to seek asylum, this flow of refugees destabilised social fabrics across multiple communities and led to a wave of resistance from governments and local communities in the areas where the refugees sought asylum.
This exhibition represents the artist’s firsthand experience of this tension through a collection of documentary images, objects and artworks that stand as symbols hope, such as his sculptures inspired by the life-jacket graveyards of Lesbos. The exhibition acts as an artistic shrine to all the displaced and lost across the globe and throughout history, spurring reflection on migration and people movement and the ramifications it has on communities and countries.
Featuring opening remarks from Manningham Mayor Cr. Andrew Conlon, as well as Paul Handley in conversation with Manningham Art Gallery curator, Davey Warnock.
When: Saturday 17 April, 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
Cost: This is a free event but places are limited.
Join Paul Handley for a conversation about his experiences travelling through the migrant camps of Europe and the process of translating those experiences into artworks.
When: Thursday 22 April, 11.00am to 12.00pm.
Cost: This is a free event but places are limited.
In this workshop for secondary school-aged youth, participants will discuss the history of protest and the art of creating impactful signs and performances.
When: Saturday 1 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
Cost: Tickets are $5 per person. Places are limited.
Image: Paul Handley, Pillars, 2021, wallpaper pigment print, 240 x 360cm.
Located at the entrance to MC Square, Manningham Art Gallery presents a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs throughout the year. See all upcoming exhibitions.
Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timecode | Item |
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5. PRESENTATIONS | |
06:25 | 5.1 Pink Up Warrandyte (Breast Cancer Awareness) - Certificate of Appreciation |
08:00 | 5.2 Council Plan 2021-2025 Progress Update |
14:35 | 6. PETITIONS |
14:41 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
39:43 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (page 2) |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
40:45 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0109 at Tram Road Reserve rear of 2-18 Tram Road, 6 Whittens Lane and 32 Grange Park Avenue, Doncaster, for the use and development of the land for a utility installation (wastewater recycling facility) (page 3) |
01:04:10 | PROCEDURAL MOTION |
12. CITY SERVICES | |
01:05:05 | 12.1 Schramm's Visitor Centre - Recommended next steps (page 205) |
10. CITY PLANNING | |
01:25:05 | 10.1 Pilot 24-Hour Cat Confinement Initiative (page 99) |
01:44:03 | 10.2 Endorsement of Liveable Places and Spaces Advisory Committee (LPSAC) Community Members (page 110) |
11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
01:45:55 | 11.1 Pricing Policy for use of Council Active Open Space |
01:52:03 | 11.2 Community Grants Program Update (page 159) |
01:54:32 | 11.3 Supplementary Motion and Early Years Infrastructure Planning Update (page 185) |
01:59:22 | 11.4 Endorsement of the Advisory Committee Membership (page 193) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
02:04:43 | 13.1 Communicating with our Multicultural Communities update (page 210) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
02:10:48 | 14.1 Revised Instrument of Delegation to Members of Council Staff (page 222) |
02:11:25 | 14.2 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (page 305) |
02:12:55 | 14.3 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
15. NOTICES OF MOTION | |
02:13:32 | 15.1 Notice of Motion by Cr Stephen Mayne (NOM No.4/2023) (page 323) |
16. URGENT BUSINESS | |
02:20:15 | 16.1 Documents for Sealing |
02:22:45 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 324) |
Meeting Date: Monday, 16 September 2024
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
Timestamps
Timecode | Item |
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04:20 | PRIOR NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST |
04:50 | CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES |
5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:20 | 5.1 Staff Service Awards |
07:15 | 5.2 Acknowledgement of outgoing Mayor |
31:15 | 6. PETITIONS |
31:20 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
44:45 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS (Page 2) | |
45:05 | 9.1 Application for Review of P363/2024 of Planning Application PLN24/0017 (page 3) |
10. CITY PLANNING (Page 3) | |
56:40 | 10.1 Manningham's Submission for Doncaster Park and Ride (Page 154) |
1:21:15 | 10.2 Proposed ResCode Deemed-to-Comply Provisions - Submission (page 251) |
1:49:30 | 10.3 Flooding and Stormwater Management Community Reference Panel - Amended Terms of Reference (page 337) |
1:54:30 | 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (Page 347) |
12. CITY SERVICES (Page 348) | |
1:54:40 | 12.1 Stormwater Management Prioritisation - Draft Policy (page 348) |
1:59:35 | 12.2 Civil Works Panel Contract Panel MP001231 (page 362) |
2:03:45 | 12.3 Building Works Panel Contract Panel MP001235 (page 368) |
13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY (Page 374) | |
2:04:30 | 13.1 Manningham Quarterly Report, Quarter 4 (April-June) 2023/24 (page 374) |
14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Page 400) | |
2:16:35 | 14.1 2023/24 Financial Report and Performance Statement: Approval in Principle |
2:20:35 | 14.2 Audit and Risk Committee Chair's Biannual Report |
2:24:30 | 14.3 Proposed Road Naming - Unnamed Laneway between Robert and Helene Streets, Bulleen (page 485) |
2:28:00 | 14.4 Appointment of Authorised Officers - Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Page 116) |
2:28:30 | 14.5 Informal Meetings of Councillors (Page 119) |
2:37:10 | 14.6 Documents for Sealing (Page 133) |
2:37:45 | 15. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS (Page 133) |
2:37:50 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 133) |
17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS (Page 133) |
Victoria is undergoing transformative change, with the State Government’s release of a number of important planning reforms.
These changes will affect the way that Manningham grows and will have impacts on the character and liveability of our neighbourhoods.
We will continue to advocate to the State Government on the implications of these reforms. We’re urging the State Government to continue to consult with us as we work closely with our communities to ensure these reforms align with their needs.
The State Government released its new statewide strategy, Plan for Victoria, on 28 February 2025.
The Plan for Victoria focuses on directing housing to activity centres close to stations and public transport. With updated planning controls, activity centres and priority precincts have been identified as the key places for the delivery of more homes.
The identified priority precincts are based around the Suburban Rail Loop precincts, including Box Hill and Burwood. The targeted activity centres are focused around the 60 identified activity centres that have both fixed rail and tram infrastructure.
It’s proposed that new planning controls will provide for taller buildings in the core of these centres and lower rise apartments within walking distance of the centre. None of these precincts or activity centres fall within Manningham.
On 24 February 2025, the Minister released the final housing targets for each local government area within Victoria, for delivery over the next 30 years.
Following Council advocacy, Manningham’ s housing target has been reduced to 28,500 dwellings, from the original target of 39,000 dwellings.
This revised target will have implications on Manningham’s future residential growth strategy and the identification of areas for increased densities.
We’re currently preparing a draft Residential Strategy that will respond to this target.
The next stage of consultation on the draft strategy will focus on identifying how housing growth and diversity of housing types will be managed in the urban parts of the municipality.
On 25 February 2025, the Victorian Government announced a new Townhouse and Low-rise code to come into effect in all planning schemes.
These changes represent a significant departure to the standards for multi-unit development under ResCode, which have been in place for many years. In addition, where a development proposal is deemed to meet the Code, residents will still be able to lodge an objection to council, however, will be unable to appeal the matter in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
On 27 February 2025, the Victorian Government announced the final 25 ‘train and tram zone’ locations to the Activity Centres Program.
This program is part of the Victorian Government Housing Statement reforms to provide capacity for 300,000 additional homes to 2051.
No additional activity centres within Manningham have been identified as part of this announcement.
We’re currently preparing detailed draft Activity Centre Design Guidelines to manage built form outcomes for residential development within our neighbourhood activity centres.
We expect that the implications of these reforms will become clearer in the coming months.
The changes will have direct impacts on a number of strategic projects being progressed by Council.
We’ll continue to keep you updated on any further changes announced by the State Government.
Flux is a showcase of Anni Hagberg’s research into the use of unpredictable and fluid combinations of materials in art making and the implications it has on understandings of authorial control. In her ceramic practice, Hagberg fires clay and a range of ‘waste’ materials such as broken glass, discarded steel and dried out glaze to encourage a range of dynamic and unexpected results.
On the one hand, the abstract forms Hagberg produces through this process imitate rubble or decaying architectural features, thereby betraying the secrets of their composition. On the other, they are as familiar and beguiling as any decorative art object, bearing flourishes of colour and captivating textures and patterns.
By approaching materials and processes as co-contributors, Flux seeks to question the idea of individual creative genius, highlighting the gulf that can lie between what an artist intends or imagines their work will look like and what it ends up being. As well, by elevating materials that are otherwise valueless to the status of desirable or contemplative object, it contributes to a broader cultural conversation around excessive consumption, waste and equity of access to resources.
Featuring opening remarks from Manningham Mayor Cr. Andrew Conlon, as well as Anni Hagberg in conversation with Manningham Art Gallery curator, Davey Warnock, and concurrent exhibitor Rhys Cousins.
When: Saturday 28 August 2.00pm to 3.30pm.
Cost: This is a free event but places are limited.
Join ceramic artist Anni Hagberg to discover a whole new world of ceramics. This two-session workshop for adults will encourage the participants to play and experiment with techniques of combining clay with discarded materials and 'waste' to create unique ceramic art.
Workshop Dates:
Saturday 11 September, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Saturday 18 September, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Price: $40 full / $32 concession.
All visitors to Manningham Art Gallery will be required to register their attendance via QR Code upon arrival and comply with current COVID-19 guidelines, including social distancing and the wearing of face masks when social distancing cannot be practiced.
For more information, contact Arts Manningham on 03 9840 9382 or via gallery@manningham.vic.gov.au
Images: Anni Hagberg, Flux XI (detail), 2021, porcelain, raku, steel, glass, stain, fibreglass, glaze, 21 x 23 x 25cm and Reciprocity, 2021, Raku, glass, steel wool, glaze. Photos by Janelle Low.
Located at the entrance to MC Square, Manningham Art Gallery presents a diverse range of contemporary art exhibitions and related public programs throughout the year. See all upcoming exhibitions.