Planting on nature strips guidelines and permit

Step 1.Read planting guidelines and regulations

For information on what to do and what not to do, restrictions, and resources on how to plant on your nature strip, please read the guidelines and options for planting before applying for a permit.

Step 2.Prepare your supporting documents

• Sketch plan showing the location of the proposed landscaping and all assets within the nature strip assets affected by the works (trees, landscaping, road pavement, kerb and channel, footpaths, drains, service authority assets). Remember to include allocated space for bin collection in your sketch. Read more and see sketch plans examples.
• If sharing the strip with other residents, seek planting permission.
• If renting, notify your property owner or landlord of your intention to modify the nature strip.
• Call Dial Before You Dig (1100) to find out about any underground services in your nature strip.

Step 3.Apply for Nature Strip Permit

When applying online, we will also ask you for:

• The location of the nature strip (Property Search screen).
• Start and end of works.

Apply online

Step 4.Join the Nature Strip Planting Project

While you wait for your permit, complete a 5-minute online form to join the Project.

By joining, you will receive a voucher for 50 free indigenous seedlings and a $50 voucher to spend at a local garden centre (once your permit is approved to plant on your nature strip).

Step 5.Get planting

Refer to the video below for ways to remove lawn and prepare your nature strip.

Our list of recommended plants(PDF, 2MB) suggests low growing, colourful and robust indigenous, native and exotic species options.

Share your progress (photos) with our team at sustainability@monash.vic.gov.au