Building and works Melbourne skyline with crane What’s happening near me? Seek advice before you develop Apply to build or develop Find drainage schemes and rates Apply to build or develop Find information and online application forms for building and development work that needs approval or advice from Melbourne Water. Building and home renovation Follow our step-by-step guide to ensure your plans meet our criteria, so you can get your council permit. Flooding information and advice Whether you’re buying, selling, building or renovating, discover if flooding could impact your plans. Work or build near our assets or easements Find out what to do if we have assets on your property, and apply for our approval to work near them. Developer guides and resources Learn how to make sure your development is safe from flooding and doesn’t impact other properties or waterways. Stormwater management Apply best practice stormwater management and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) in your development. Amendments list List of amendments made to scheme boundaries, contribution rates or other important planning and building information. Supporting the delivery of housing across Greater Melbourne Our Housing Statement Roadmap establishes key areas for improvement that will enable more development, faster. Application processing standards and performance Our performance updates show how we’re tracking against our standards for processing planning, development and works applications.
