Build & Plan

Information for residents and businesses looking to buy, sell, develop, build, renovate or extend in the Macedon Ranges.

Build, renovate and extend

Find out what is required if you wish to build, renovate or extend a building in the Macedon Ranges.

Buying and selling

Request a copy of your plans or rates valuation, and find out about land use information and whether you can build on a particular block of land.

Engineering and Development

Find infrastructure and subdivision guidelines, engineering assessments and traffic management plans, and information about developments.

Heritage protection & planning

Find out about planning information and legislation to protect and enhance the heritage features of the Macedon Ranges.

Planning for our future

Find information on how Council is planning for our future, including shire-wide and town-based projects and plans.

Planning permits, approvals and forms

Apply for a planning permit online, download application forms, object to an application or check whether your permit has been approved.

Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme

The Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme is a statutory document which sets out planning controls for land in the Macedon Ranges Shire. It guides the use, development and protection of land in our region.

Pools, spas and fences

Register a pool, apply for a permit and learn about safety barriers and fences.

Protecting Native Vegetation

A permit is generally required to remove native vegetation in the Macedon Ranges.

View planning applications online

Find out about our statutory planning online application register. You can check the status of your planning application, view a summary of all planning applications, and view application documents and plans for currently advertised applications.

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