Council uses the planning policies and guidelines set out in the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme to make decisions about Planning permit applications.
The planning controls set out in the Scheme determine whether a planning permit is needed for a particular use or development of land.
From time to time, changes are made to a planning scheme, these are called planning scheme amendments. Amendments may be introduced to respond to changes in the area, a new Council policy, or to improve how the scheme operates.
If you would like to know more about the Mount Alexander Planning Scheme and how it affects your property, contact Council or a planning professional to get advice before making changes to your property.
You can find out more about planning schemes at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.