Forms, Policies & Plans

This Plan combines all the areas within Council and the community that help define a healthy city.

An Access Through Reserves Permit is required for all circumstances where a property owner and/or their contractor require access to private property through an adjoining Council Reserve or Property for building works or similar.

The majority of land in Victoria does not attract Land Tax, however, every person who acquires land in Victoria must give notice to the Victorian Registrar of Titles. This must be done within one month of acquiring the land.

Structure Plans aim to provide a long term framework to guide development in and around each of the centres that are designated as the preferred focus for additional development.

Information and assistance for the owners of dogs that bark persistently and persons adversely affected by the barking.

Information on how to register your animal or renew registration, regulations, wildlife and pest control, and other useful resources.

Monash residents receive one FREE annual collection of hard waste each year.

Our Annual Reports provide a comprehensive account of Council's performance from 1 July to 30 June.

The Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 requires businesses engaged in the Hairdressing, Beauty Treatments,Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures, Facials. Skin Penetration Procedures, Ear Piercing, Body Piercing, Electrolysis, Tattooing to be registered.

Everybody who prepares, and/or stores food for sale is required under the Food Act 1984 to register their business with Council or notify Council of their operation.

Monash Council has developed a new Arts and Culture Strategy intended to set a vision and guide Council’s involvement and investment in festivals, events, cultural activities and arts practice within the community.

The purpose of this Asset Management Policy is to guide sustainable management of Council’s assets to meet current and future community needs.