Planning considers the way land is used and developed, and how this impacts the character and liveability of an area.
Planning is influenced by government policies, community needs, population growth, and environmental changes.
A planning permit is a legal document that gives you permission to use or develop land in a certain way. Decisions on planning permits are made using the Alpine Planning Scheme. This document, approved by the Victorian Government, outlines how land is to be protected or developed across the municipality.
On this page, you can find out more about planning permits and the regulatory role of planning. You can also lodge planning permit related queries or requests for advice on potential permit applications through our Greenlight portal. We also offer a once-monthly planner-in-residence session at the Myrtleford Library and Mount Beauty Library, with bookings available below.