Get guidance on popular topics like removing trees or building fences to understand land-use, planning, building and infrastructure needs. You can also find links to important mapping and planning resources.
New to property and development?
Get familiar with the general permit process with our when do you need a permit guide.
Find out how to remove a tree or report issues with a tree on public land.
Understand what's needed when you have a pool or spa.
Find out about connecting to sewer and installing, removing or decommissioning a new septic tank.
Get advice and find heritage listed properties in Manningham.
These guides below may help you with planning your development:
View a range of links to advice and resources on things that will assist you in building a sustainable property.
View a range of links to advice and resources on things that will assist you in building a safe property.
View resources to help you prepare your property for various types of emergencies like bushfires, floods and storms.
We plan the construction of our city’s footpaths, shared paths and trails by identifying the routes that pedestrians use more often on their journeys.
We use community feedback and other key areas to identify this network and locate where new footpaths are needed and plan for their construction.
Works to build a new footpath are prioritised by:
Timeframes for new footpath projects can be affected by factors such as major road projects or large scale developments throughout Manningham.
Meeting Date: 31 October 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
| 05:20 | 5.1 Cr Stephen Mayne - 10 Year Service Award |
| 06:56 | 5.2 Finn Huber - World Indoor Cricket Federation |
| 08:05 | 6. PETITIONS |
| 09:08 | 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
| 11:22 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN22/0462 at 7 Second Street, Warrandyte for a two-lot subdivision and associated works (including creation of access and removal of one Victorian native tree) |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
| 25:11 | 10.1 Endorsement of Final Affordable Housing Policy (Page 45) |
| 28:47 | 10.2 Housing Reform Announcements - Implications for Manningham (Page 82) |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
| 57:46 | 11.1 Tom Kelly Athletics Track Usage Plan (Page 136) |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
| 01:39:25 | 13.1 Annual Report 2022/23 (Page 198) |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 01:51:17 | 14.1 Council Meeting Schedule for 2024 |
| 01:51:49 | 14.2 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
| 01:53:39 | 14.3 Documents for Sealing |
| 01:54:24 | 15. NOTICES OF MOTION |
| 01:58:04 | 17. COUNCILLORS REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME (Page 359) |
| 02:16:38 | 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Meeting Date: 25 May 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can now attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. 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.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
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: 27 May 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Meeting Date: 24 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 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.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
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
Active Manningham is running an online workshop to assist sports clubs understand marketing, promotion and social media.
MK Consulting will facilitate the session. Topics covered include:
Anxiety among children and adolescents is at an all-time high in the wake of the pandemic. Join Dr Jodi Richardson as she presents strategies that can help you and your kids.
This presentation empowers parents and carers with understanding, practical skills, and the confidence to respond in impactful ways when anxiety shows up.
Dr. Jodi Richardson is one of Australia's leading lights in managing anxiety and amplifying wellbeing. As seen on the Morning Show, Channel Ten and the ABC.
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held in-person and catering will be provided.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
This Q and A session is for people who want to follow up after our Digital Accelerator Program - unleashing the power of AI workshop.
It's your chance to get additional support with tailored advice from facilitator, Kirri Romero from The Online Fix.
Come along and ask all those questions that have arisen as you apply the learnings.
Don't miss this chance to deep dive or get advice and ideas specific to your business to support you with your marketing activities.
Session is run online, via Zoom.
Book now!
About the speaker
Kirri Romero, Director and Chief Digital Strategist, The Online Fix
Kirri Romero is the lead digital strategist and principal consultant at the Online Fix, a strategy, mentoring and upskilling digital consultancy. Kirri has over 20 years of experience working in all facets of online, creating successful online experiences working in a variety of industries, from finance to education, food, fashion and health industries. She is a top-rated mentor and training facilitator for the Digital Solutions program, Business Resilience Program and Partners in Wellbeing program. Kirri has her own mentoring client book, she helps hundreds of businesses each year with their digital marketing strategy and tactical help to take action on their marketing.
Her foundational knowledge was gained during the formative years of growing the digital presence of Australian Super to what you see today and continues now with her own multi-channel marketing consultancy servicing a range of clients. As a result, her strategy and solutions work are grounded in up to the minute practical experience gained from operating the field.
The digital know how gained from years of working online and her in-depth understanding of the online environment has made her adept at adapting to the unfolding trends of digital while being able to quickly show her clients how to take advantage of the ever-changing environment.
Whether you need official property information to support permit applications or for buying and selling properties - below are links to some of our most common requests:
View what types of building plans you can request a copy of and find out how to do it.
Find out how to request the types of Regulation 51 statements for buying, selling or preparing a building permit.
You may request a certificate of ownership for multiple needs. You may also use this link to find out who owns your neighbouring property for fencing purposes.
Get written advice about whether or not your proposed building, works or land use needs a permit.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Our goal is to create a liveable and harmonious city that people want to grow older in.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ageism as stereotyping and discriminating against individuals or groups, on the basis of their age. Ageism can take many forms, including:
At some point, most of us have formed subconscious and negative judgements based on a person’s age. Unfortunately, these attitudes have become socially acceptable and common. To learn how to identify and overcome ageism, you can take this quiz.
We also recommend the following links to resources, videos and podcasts to learn more about ageism and its effects.
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Join us for this Q and A session on understanding Instagram.
This session is for people who attended our Digital Accelerator Program workshop: From Zero to Insta-Hero - understanding Instagram for business newcomers.
It's your chance to get additional support with tailored advice from the facilitator, Kirri Romero from The Online Fix.
Come along and ask all those questions that have come up as you apply all your learnings.
Don't miss this chance to deep dive or get advice and ideas specific to your business to support you with your marketing activities.
Session is run online, via Zoom.
Book your spot!
About the speaker
Kirri Romero, Director and Chief Digital Strategist, The Online Fix
Kirri Romero is the lead digital strategist and principal consultant at the Online Fix, a strategy, mentoring and upskilling digital consultancy. Kirri has over 20 years of experience working in all facets of online, creating successful online experiences working in a variety of industries, from finance to education, food, fashion and health industries. She is a top-rated mentor and training facilitator for the Digital Solutions program, Business Resilience Program and Partners in Wellbeing program. Kirri has her own mentoring client book, she helps hundreds of businesses each year with their digital marketing strategy and tactical help to take action on their marketing.
Her foundational knowledge was gained during the formative years of growing the digital presence of Australian Super to what you see today and continues now with her own multi-channel marketing consultancy servicing a range of clients. As a result, her strategy and solutions work are grounded in up to the minute practical experience gained from operating the field.
The digital know how gained from years of working online and her in-depth understanding of the online environment has made her adept at adapting to the unfolding trends of digital while being able to quickly show her clients how to take advantage of the ever-changing environment.
Manningham Council’s Gambling Policy is due for an update with the latest evidence, data and community input. We are inviting community members to participate in one of two workshops to discuss gambling harm in Manningham.
During these workshops, we want to hear about your understanding of gambling harm in the community and where you think Council should prioritise its response. Your feedback will help us to develop evidence-based strategies to address gambling harm in Manningham.
Topics covered will include:
We are interested in hearing from people who have been impacted by gambling harm, either directly or indirectly.
For more information, please visit Manningham Gambling Policy on Your Say.
Please note: this session will be held online. A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to the session.
Meeting Date: 29 April 2025
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 5. PRESENTATIONS | |
05:14 | 5.1 Lions Club of Warrandyte - Certificate of Appreciation on 50th Anniversary |
07:45 | 5.2 Motion of Condolence: Passing of The Hon. Kevin Andrews MP AM |
| 6. PETITIONS |
| 10:25 | 6.1 Petition - Warrandyte Men's Shed |
| 7. PUBLIC QUESTION TIME | |
12:50 | 8. ADMISSION OF URGENT BUSINESS |
| 9. PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS | |
28:15 | 9.1 Planning Application PLN23/0496 at 449,451,453-455, 457, 459 & 461 Doncaster Road, Doncaster |
| 10. CITY PLANNING | |
40:40 | 10.1 Development of recreational bike facilities - Pump Tracks, BMX & Mountain Bike Trails |
51:03 | 10.2 Manningham's Submission to Infrastructure Victoria's Draft 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy |
| 11. CONNECTED COMMUNITIES | |
58:15 | 11.1 Renewal of the Annual Councillor Event Program |
1:03:10 | 11.2 Mullum Mullum Reserve Covered Bowling Green |
| 12. CITY SERVICES | |
| 13. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY | |
1:12:15 | 13.1 Informal Meetings of Councillors |
1:12:30 | 13.2 Documents for Sealing |
| 14. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | |
| 15. URGENT BUSINESS | |
1:13:30 | 16. COUNCILLOR REPORTS AND QUESTION TIME |
| 17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS |
Gardens are the natural habitat for all types of insects – the good, the bad and the ugly. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) aims to manage pests using a mixture of physical, cultural, and biological control methods with low impact chemical being used as a last resort.
This session will cover:
Meeting Date: 29 June 2021
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
We have recently reviewed our Council meeting practices to ensure we provide a safe environment for Councillors, staff and the community at meetings. We are pleased to advise that members of the public can attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber with the appropriate physical distancing requirements and wearing of masks to minimise potential transmission of COVID-19. Council meetings will continue to be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. 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.
Other temporary changes to our Council meetings:
Find out more about Meetings procedures and Public Question Time.
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
The Digital Accelerator Program is offering this free hands-on workshop to local Manningham-based businesses.
Learn which AI tools are available to you and will help you market your small business. We will look at how they can help, things to be aware of and provide you with lots of ideas on how you can use AI tools for your small business to do more, do better or both! We will cover:
Bonus: We will also provide a range of additional resources and help, including templates and cheat sheets. Plus, a bonus a follow up question and answer troubleshooting session if you have questions as you work to create an action plan for your business.
About the speaker
Kirri Romero, Director and Chief Digital Strategist, The Online Fix
Kirri Romero is the lead digital strategist and principal consultant at the Online Fix, a strategy, mentoring and upskilling digital consultancy. Kirri has over 20 years of experience working in all facets of online, creating successful online experiences working in a variety of industries, from finance to education, food, fashion and health industries. She is a top-rated mentor and training facilitator for the Digital Solutions program, Business Resilience Program and Partners in Wellbeing program. Kirri has her own mentoring client book, she helps hundreds of businesses each year with their digital marketing strategy and tactical help to take action on their marketing.
Her foundational knowledge was gained during the formative years of growing the digital presence of Australian Super to what you see today and continues now with her own multi-channel marketing consultancy servicing a range of clients. As a result, her strategy and solutions work are grounded in up to the minute practical experience gained from operating the field.
The digital know how gained from years of working online and her in-depth understanding of the online environment has made her adept at adapting to the unfolding trends of digital while being able to quickly show her clients how to take advantage of the ever-changing environment.
Meeting Date: 12 December 2023
Meeting Time: 7.00pm
Location: Council Chamber, Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster.
| Timecode | Item |
|---|---|
| 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) |
View all planning applications on our planning applications portal. You can view details of lodged applications such as the location of proposed land development or use and the outcome of any assessment of an application.
Use the search fields to find applications of interest.
Enter the application number to directly access the application details otherwise you can search by address.
Manningham Council must fulfill the requirements of the Information Privacy Act 2000 which is applied so far as is reasonably practicable to personal information held on public registers. Under the Information Privacy Act 2000 it may be an interference with the privacy of an individual for a person to search through the names, addresses and other information held on the Planning Applications Portal in order to identify and market products or services to a section of the portal that meets a particular socioeconomic profile.
Consequently, a condition of use of the Planning Applications Portal is that you will not facilitate direct marketing to a property where an entry for that property does not show consent to receive direct marketing at that address.
