Planning Permits in Mornington Peninsula Shire
The Mornington Peninsula is a large coastal municipality south-east of Melbourne, known for its beaches, wineries, and natural environment. The area has a mix of permanent residents and holiday homes.
Key Suburbs
Area Statistics
171,207
Population
81,280
Dwellings
46
Median Age
Source: ABS Census 2021
Planning Characteristics
Extensive Green Wedge Zone and Farming Zone protect rural and agricultural land. Environmental and landscape overlays are widespread. Heritage Overlay in Sorrento and Portsea. Township character with limited growth capacity in most areas. BMO in hillside areas.
Common Planning Zones
Common Planning Overlays
Planning Scheme
View the full Mornington Peninsula Shire planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.
Open Planning Scheme ViewerObjecting to a development in Mornington Peninsula Shire
Worried about a development application in Mornington Peninsula Shire? 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.
Not sure if your concerns count? Run the free Objection Grounds Check for an instant read of which are valid planning grounds — then turn it into a formal objection from $99.
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