The Customer Service Centre will be closed from 3.00pm, Tuesday 24 December and reopen 8.30am, Thursday 2 January 2025. There will also be changes to our bin collection days during this period.
Applying for a planning permit can be complicated and overwhelming. If this is your first time we strongly encourage you to speak to one of our planners.
If you understand the planning process and are ready to apply for a planning permit, please visit our new online planning portal, My Mount Alexander.
Find out if you need a planning permit to add a new development or change the way land is used.
Everything you need to know about preparing and lodging your application, including finding out if you are eligible for VicSmart.
Find all past and present planning applications in our new online planning system and find out how to lodge your support or objection.
A step-by-step explanation of how you get from 'do I need a permit' to a successful application.
Applying for a planning permit can be complicated and overwhelming. Our expert planning officers are here to help you navigate the process.
After a planning permit is approved you may need to make changes to the application or extend the time of the permit.
Development contributions are payments or works made by a proponent for a new development.
View the Mount Alexander Shire Planning Scheme, and background policy documents which will assist you permit application.
Download planning forms, fees and checklists.