The Fire Danger Period is now in force in Glenelg Shire, from Monday 8 December 2025.Know what you can and cannot do. For more information visit: www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firedangerperiod
The Planning Scheme comprises state and local policies and guidelines, together with a series of zoning and overlay maps.
The Planning Scheme and maps can be viewed at the Glenelg Shire Customer Service Centres of Portland, Casterton or Heywood or via the Department of Environment Land Water & Planning webpage.
The Planning Report Search provides you with quick and easy access to a summary of planning information for an address in Victoria. This is a handy tool to use when purchasing a property.
The information contained in this online registry is provided for the purpose of the planning process as set out in the Planning and Environment Act 1987. The information must not be used for any other purpose.
Find out if your plans need a permit, how to apply for a permit, make a Submission to a permit, request an extension of time or amend a permit.
Read up on planning by reviewing these publications.
Glenelg Shire is home to an array of heritage. Council operates a free Heritage Advisory Service.
Council’s Strategic Planning Unit is responsible for assisting in the preparation and review of strategic land use plans and policies.
Request a Certificate of Compliance under Section 97N of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
We have gathered some external websites on this page to help with Planning.