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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
If you have lost your companion please see below if we have found your friend. If you believe you have found your pet in the list below, please contact our pound.
Microchipping your pet identifies and protects them.
Your pet must have a microchip prior to registration.
Microchipping your pet is important because if they’re lost, we or animal shelters can identify them.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits, visit microchipping information for dog and cat owners.
A microchip is a tiny computer chip the size of a grain of rice. Each chip has a unique number and when scanned, will identify your pet. The number will be on the microchip registry and other details such as your:
The procedure takes a few seconds and is painless. A vet can microchip your pet.
The microchip implant will be just under your pet’s skin. Usually between the shoulder blades at the back of the neck.
If you need an exemption, you’ll need to show proof from a vet of why the procedure will cause your pet harm.
If you’ve moved to a new place, update your pet’s microchip details with the domestic animal (microchip) registries.
While not mandatory, desexing sterilises a dog or cat so they can't have puppies or kittens. Desexing can also reduce roaming behaviour or territorial aggression. It’s important to remember kittens as young as 4 months of age are able to breed.
You’ll also receive reductions on registration fees after desexing your pet.
Only a qualified vet can carry out the desexing operation.
For more information on desexing, visit the Victorian Government's website for desexing cats and dogs.
Find your local is here to help you discover and explore the many unique products, services, food experiences and outdoor adventures that are all here in Manningham!
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Encounter, experience and explore your Manningham.
The mighty Yarra River winds its way through Manningham, where walking and cycling trails hug the banks. Get out into the fresh air with those you love and have an adventure beneath the gum trees.
Enjoy jogging and cycling opportunities along our regions trails.
Encounter native flora and fauna on the Mullum Mullum Trail and cross the suspension bridge at Finns Reserve and you may even be lucky enough to spot a platypus in the Yarra. Continue onto the Main Yarra Trail you can ride your bicycle all the way to the city or complete a 42km circuit by joining the Koonung Trail and the Eastlink Trail back to your starting point.
Your four-legged friend can join you on a lead in the outdoors at a range of parks across Manningham. Explore Banksia Park in Bulleen, Stiggants Reserve in Warrandyte, Ruffey Lake Park or Westerfolds Park in Templestowe.
Find adventure at Wombat Bend. The massive adventure playground and maze provides adventures for the whole family. On the banks of the Yarra for that extra special day, it’s dog friendly with outdoor cooking facilities, a fitness station and so much more.
The fenced wonguim wilam is located in Warrandyte and is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. This newly upgraded playspace includes a range of play opportunities to discover as well as a new picnic shelter, barbeque and plenty of furniture and grassy open space to enjoy.
Explore Manningham's local environment with 20 self-guided walking brochures that showcase the wealth of natural, historic, cultural and environmental assets we have right here in Manningham!
Offering walks from Bulleen to Wonga Park and everywhere in between, the guides include detailed maps, as well as interesting and informative notes to enrich you walking experience.
Warrandyte River Reserve is a great place to explore with many activities and places of interest to enjoy. Follow the Yarra River through Stiggants Reserve - it is instantly relaxing and calming and there are colourful artworks to enjoy along the path. Dip your toes in the water, try your hand at fishing or grab a canoe and paddle down the river to Pound Bend Reserve and Warrandyte State Park for a truly unique experience.
Encounter Australian wildlife, with koalas, wombats and kangaroos amongst the mighty gum trees of Currawong Bush Reserve. Native flora in bloom, bright red bottle brushes, sunny yellow wattles, and so much more photogenic subjects for your keen eye. Landscapers, sculptors and artists have helped create a natural play space for kids to explore and immerse themselves in the outside world.
Offering eight different walking trails, you can get out there, explore nature and take a moment to breathe in this escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in this oasis in the heart of the suburbs.
Find your local outdoor adventure in Manningham.
You may need to submit updated plans for endorsement as a condition of a planning permit before a use or development can commence. This can include:
Multi-unit developments may also need to submit updated on-site detention (stormwater management system) plans.
While most requests for endorsement of plans do not require payment of a fee, the following fees may be payable in specific circumstances.
Search for your permit on the Planning Applications Portal.
Note: If an amended Permit (Section 72 Amendment) includes a condition requiring submission of plans for approval, search for the original Permit number (with a “PL”, “PLN” or “PVN” application reference, rather than “PLA” or “PVA”) when lodging plans.
Once we receive plans and landscape bond is paid (where applicable), your endorsement request will be allocated to a planning officer, who will generally review plans within two to three weeks. Endorsed plans will either be sent to the applicant, or advice will be provided requiring further changes to be made if plans do not sufficiently respond to conditions of the permit.
If changes to plans have been made beyond the scope of the conditions of the Permit, we may direct you to lodge an amendment to the permit.
View a list of our closest transfer stations (tips) and recycling centres below.
Check out our A-Z waste and recycling guide or contact us.
Find a world your taste buds will delight in, with Manningham’s fine dining. Tempt yourself with locally owned cafes and bakeries. Wine and dine at award winning restaurants, nestled amongst the trees, or standing proud in trendy suburbia.
Enjoy coffees, cake and hot chocolate as you snuggle into a comfy chair at cafes throughout Templestowe Village.
Find culinary delights at Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, in Doncaster East - home to over 45 businesses including great cafes, restaurant and fresh food providores.
Be spoilt for choice at Jackson Court Shopping Centre which effortlessly blends international and local flavours with Malaysian, Japanese, Greek and Persian cuisine on offer, among many others.
Explore local produce and take home some delicious jams and syrups at Warrandyte Berry farm, Aumanns Produce and more.
The renowned Yarra Valley food and wine region starts in Warrandyte. Find great wines, beer, cider and food at three cellar doors marking the entrance to the region.
Rob Dolan Wines in Warrandyte South can guide you through a comprehensive tasting of wines at their cellar door. Purchase a 5 red star rating wine to takeaway or enjoy on the deck or in the gardens over a game of Bocce or Finska.
Nearby Pietro Gallo Estate is home to Olivigna Restaurant. Nestled in the sprawling hills of Warrandyte, celebrate the sweet life with friends and transports you to the Italian countryside through estate-grown produce, artisanal Grappa and liqueurs, and authentic Italian food and wine that is best savoured with friends.
Kellybrook Winery and Distillery in Wonga Park is home to Kellybrook Wines, Rider Brew Co and Kelly Brothers Cider. Founded in 1962 making both still and sparkling cider from apples grown on site, grapes soon followed and Kellybrook was granted Yarra Valley’s first vigneron’s licence in 1969.
Find some of the finest art this state has to offer, all within Manningham. The joy of creation, the play of colour and design, the appeal to your senses, all come together in the vibrant art and culture of Manningham.
Discover the culturally significant Heide Museum of Modern Art, one of Australia’s most important cultural institutions.
Established back in 1934, the history of the Heide MoMA shines through with artists, writers and intellectuals all having called Heide home. Inside Heide, you are spoiled with travelling exhibitions and the gardens are dotted with sculptures and art as well as a working kitchen garden.
Find an eclectic program of contemporary art exhibitions at the Manningham Art Gallery, offering curated exhibitions from local and international artists.
Enjoy classes in creativity, painting, drawing and more, at the Manningham Art Studios and find your own creative side.
The Warrandyte Historical Society is home to a collection of early white settlement memorabilia. Pop in on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Manningham residents and visitors can enjoy public artwork at various sites across the municipality, with nearly 20 unique works having been commissioned or acquired by Manningham Council in recent decades. These include the iconic 'Gateway' sculptures Sentinel, helmet and River Peel that mark the major entrances to the city.
Find the captivating and artistic side of Manningham.
View a list of all councillors and enter your address to find out which councillor represents you.
Manningham is a vibrant and diverse community with people of all cultures and backgrounds. We have a proud history of a multicultural community living, working and celebrating together.
Here you will find more information on what makes Manningham a multicultural community and how you can get involved.
Diversity and social inclusion is important to us. We consider the human rights, values and needs of our diverse communities.
We are proud to declare our commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. We celebrate the opportunity to enhance the cultural and religious diversity of our community.
Community learning centres encourages members of the community to participate in local activities, learning and education. They play an important part in strengthening local communities and we support such centres by providing funding and facilities.
As part of the Welcoming Cities initiative, we want to build an Australia that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone. By building benchmarks for cultural diversity and inclusion, we are taking steps to being more welcoming to everyone in the community.
Becoming an Australian citizen represents a commitment to Australia and its people. Applicants for Australian Citizenship Ceremonies will generally receive an invite to attend within three to six months from the date of their application approval. You will receive a written invitation to your ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs.
We have interpreter services in multiple languages. Choose the way you want to communicate with us.
Our bi-monthly Community Strengthening e-newsletter aims to build resilient and vibrant communities by keeping you informed about programs, services, council projects, opportunities and important news for local community groups and organisations.
Do you need to receive the e-newsletter in another format? Contact us on 9840 9333 or email spcs@manningham.vic.gov.au.
We have several English language classes locally where you can learn and practice your English skills. You can get classes at:
Adult Multicultural Education Service (AMES) in Box Hill
Blackburn English Language School in Blackburn
Doncaster Library at MC Square in Doncaster
Manningham U3A in Doncaster East
Manningham Uniting Church in Doncaster East
Pines Learning Centre in Doncaster East
Living and Learning at Ajani in Templestowe Lower
If you have rooftop solar and are starting to consider a battery and/or electric vehicle (EV), you need to 'future-proof' your existing solar to ensure that you have capacity for these new technologies as they become more common and attainable.
This free information session will help you:
All Manningham residents who attend on the night will go into the draw to win a Virtual Home Energy Assessment worth $225!
This phone assessment will be tailored to your household, helping you to plan for a cost-effective and comfortable transition away from gas. We may contact the winner to check on progress in both reducing bills and making the home more energy efficient.
To attend this event, you must have an internet enabled PC or device and be able to download Zoom. Don’t have Zoom? Download it for free. You’ll be provided with the Zoom meeting link when you book.
This free information session is brought to you by Manningham and the Australian Energy Foundation. If you're unable to make the session, you can still learn more about how to keep your home cool while saving energy on the Australian Energy Foundation website.
This event is for Manningham residents only.
Your local business is critical to our vibrant and thriving economy. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a new business, running existing businesses, or growing your business.
Starting a new business is both exciting and challenging. Find permits, guides, news and other resources for starting a business.
Running a business from home can be a perfect way to balance family commitments. Or you might be starting out and wanting to minimise overheads. We have resources available to help your home based business.
Find out if you need a footpath trading permit when placing tables and chairs, displays and signs on our footpaths.
Find out which permits and registration you will need to set up a hairdressing, beauty salon, day spa, make-up business or gym.
Find out what the mandatory requirements are for setting up a food business, whether it's a café or homemade preserves.
Find out if you need a permit for your business. This includes new and existing businesses and those looking to expand.
Find out what the regulations are for operating an accommodation business in Manningham, including hotels and bed and breakfasts.
We've compiled a list of useful websites and tools to help guide you through the essential steps of setting up and running your small business.
Our Economic Development Strategy (EDS) is a six-year plan to support businesses and employment in Manningham.
Find Your Local helps our community discover and explore the many unique products, services, food experiences and outdoor adventures that are all here in Manningham.
Follow us on Instagram @findyourlocalmanningham and send us details of your business so we can feature you on our page!
The Economic Development team is here to support you setting up and growing your business. We are your point of contact for business enquiries and support, permit information, workshops and events.
Contact us at business@manningham.vic.gov.au or on 9840 9333.
Subscribe to our monthly eNews to receive the latest business news, tips, upcoming events and networking opportunities.
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The Manningham Business E-News is distributed monthly. It is a great way to stay up to date with local business news and to see what events are happening in Manningham.
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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:
View the available options below to learn more about your property's rates and valuations.
Get familiar with the formula used to calculate your general rates, other charges and when rates are increased
Does your dog:
If you said yes to any of the above, your dog may be feeling distressed about being left alone.
Join certified separation anxiety trainer David, as he talks through the basics of alone time training, debunks some common myths, and shares some guidance on when to talk to your vet.
Setting up a new business is an exciting and challenging time with many things to consider such as budgets, staffing, branding, operations and marketing. It's important to think about the big picture and how you would like to grow into the future.
Below you'll find a range of resources, tools and information available to support all types of local businesses.
The Manningham Business Team are here to assist you with resources, networking events and various training programs throughout the year.
Have a new business idea? Find out when you need a permit and where you can get advice.
Eastern Volunteers delivers services directly to the community and encourages and supports volunteering in the community.
There are a range of local associations that encourage networking and mentoring opportunities for small businesses as well as annual events and training.
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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