Planning permits

A planning permit is a legal document that allows a certain use and/or development of land.  

Planning permits and building permits are different permits.  Depending on your proposal you may need both.  If both are required, a planning permit needs to be granted before a building permit can be issued.

To discuss your proposal and to find out what permits are applicable phone Council on 9688 0200 or send us an email to urbanplanning@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Do I need a planning permit?

A planning permit may be required if you are:

  • Extending or building your house
  • Renovating a property with a heritage overlay.
  • Removing or pruning trees
  • Building a multi-dwelling development
  • Subdividing land or a building
  • Starting, expanding or moving a business
  • Changing the way an existing building is used
  • Running a business from home

If your project triggers a planning permit, you must have the planning permit before a building permit can be issued.

Heritage Overlay

Is your property under a heritage overlay? Read about the additional controls that seek to protect our historically significant areas.

Land subdivision

Information about the application and lodgement process for subdivisions.

Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process

Discover how to minimise your building project or planning permit application's impact on our environment.

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