Planning Permits in City of Manningham

Manningham is an eastern suburbs municipality stretching from suburban Doncaster to semi-rural Warrandyte along the Yarra River. The area is known for its bushland character, significant tree canopy, and predominantly low-density residential development.

Key Suburbs

DoncasterTemplestoweBulleenWarrandyteDonvalePark Orchards

Area Statistics

130,102

Population

48,300

Dwellings

42

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Low Density Residential Zone in Warrandyte and Park Orchards. Extensive Environmental Significance and Significant Landscape Overlays. Bushfire Management Overlay in eastern areas. Doncaster Hill is a major activity centre with RGZ and DDO controls.

Common Planning Zones

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.09
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.08
LDRZLow Density Residential Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.03
RGZResidential Growth Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 32.07
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 34.01
GWZGreen Wedge Zone
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 35.04

Common Planning Overlays

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 42.01
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 42.03
DDODesign and Development Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.02
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 43.05
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
Local ScheduleVPP Clause 44.06

Planning Scheme

View the full Manningham planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.

Open Planning Scheme Viewer
City of Manningham Planning & Building

Objecting to a development in City of Manningham

Worried about a development application in City of Manningham? While an application is on public notice or exhibition, anyone affected can lodge an objection — a formal submission or representation to the council — putting your planning concerns on the record before the decision is made. Our Victoria guide walks through your rights, what counts as a valid planning ground, and the timeframes; and if a decision goes the wrong way, how to appeal it at the tribunal.

How to object in Victoria →How to appeal a decision →Find an application — City of Manningham planning page

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