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Moonee Valley Planning Scheme

Long term planning in Moonee Valley involves the management of the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme.

A planning scheme is a document that has two main sections:

  • The first outlines what we see as the future direction for land use and development in Moonee Valley. It also has policies on issues such as heritage buildings, the environment, and car parking.
  • The second contains zones and overlays, which show you whether a property is for residential, industrial or business use. They detail what you are allowed to do on your land.

You can view the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme, including zoning and overlay maps, through the Department of Transport and Planning website. Historical data is also available on there.

Planning Scheme amendments are when we make a change to a local policy or the zoning and/or overlay that applies to a property.

An overview of the amendment process is outlined within the Planning Scheme amendment fact sheet (pdf, 359KB).

Current Amendments
C227moon Introduces a new Particular Provision on Environmentally Sustainable Development (ESD) into the Planning Scheme. The Particular Provision implements measures that facilitate best practice ESD and support zero carbon development outcomes. Further Review (Authorisation)
Past Amendments
C225moon Amend various provisions of the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme to correct mapping anomalies and delete redundant controls Approved by the Minister for Planning
C229moon Interim heritage controls for 1097-1105 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon Refused for Authorisation
C228moon Permanent heritage controls for 1097-1105 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon Refused for Authorisation
C209moon Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Approved by the Minister for Planning
C194moon Moonee Valley Development Contributions Plan 2018 Approved with changes by the Minister for Planning
C200moon Implementing the Moonee Valley 2017 Heritage Study Approved by the Minister for Planning
C207moon MPAC to 2040: Moonee Ponds Activity Centre Local Plan Approved with changes by the Minister for Planning
C211moon Heritage controls for No. 81 Charles Street, Ascot Vale Approved by the Minister for Planning
C203moon Signage in the Public Park and Recreation Zone Refused for Authorisation
C218moon Heritage controls for 118 Glass Street, Essendon Withdrawn by Council
C193moon Introducing MV2040 and the Planning Policy Framework Approved by the Minister for Planning
C195 Heritage Controls for 89 Glass Street, Essendon Abandoned by Council
C192 Heritage Controls for 148 Ascot Vale Road, Flemington Refused for Authorisation
C186 Heritage Controls for 5 Alma Street, Aberfeldie Approved by the Minister
C182 Heritage Controls for 62-68 Buckley Street, Essendon Approved by the Minister for Planning
C179 Significant Tree Register 2018 Approved by the Minister for Planning
C169 Anomalies Approved by the Minister for Planning
C164 Implementing the Heritage Study 2015 Approved by the Minister for Planning
C163 City of Moonee Valley Heritage Guidelines Approved by the Minister for Planning
C154 Rezoning 5 Treadwell Road, Niddrie Approved by the Minister for Planning
C151 Moonee Valley Flood Review Approved by the Minister for Planning
C150 1-5 Term Street, Strathmore Approved by the Minister for Planning
C148 9 Newsom Street, Ascot Vale Approved by the Minister for Planning
C149 Significant Trees Review Approved by the Minister for Planning
C140 Gaming Policy Approved by the Minister for Planning
C134 Planning Scheme Review Approved by the Minister for Planning
C132 Moonee Ponds Activity Centre Car Parking Plan Refused by the Minister for Planning
C100 Moonee Ponds Activity Centre Zone Approved by the Minister for Planning

More information

For more information on planning schemes and amendments, contact us on 9243 8888 or alternatively please visit 'Planning Scheme Amendments Online' through the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.

Review of the Moonee Valley Planning Scheme

Under the Planning and Environment Act 1987, a planning scheme must be reviewed regularly to ensure that it is up to date. This includes reflecting local strategic direction, addressing key issues currently facing the municipality, and anticipating potential challenges.

The purpose of a planning scheme review is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the planning scheme in achieving:

  • the objectives of planning in Victoria
  • the objectives and strategies of the planning scheme, including the SPPF and the LPPF
  • a thorough review of the schemes provisions, such as the local planning policies, zones, overlays and schedules, and whether they facilitate the objectives and strategies of the planning scheme.

To successful carry out this work, we must:

  • identify the major planning issues facing the municipality
  • demonstrate how it implements the SPPF
  • assess the LPPF strategic performance alongside the SPPF
  • document the strategic work that has been completed or carried out since the previous review, including any additional work required to strengthen its strategic direction
  • identify new strategic work necessary to support future policy development or changes
  • outline the consultation process and its outcomes
  • make recommendations arising from the review.