Store and Outbuilding Policy and Guidelines

This policy provides guidance to residents proposing to construct a store or outbuilding on their property. The policy provides a series of design and siting guidelines to protect the amenity of rural and residential areas.

The objectives of Council’s Stores and Outbuilding Policy and Guidelines are to:

• offer clarity and insight as to when the benefit of a planning permit is required for an outbuilding or store
• provide guidelines as to the appropriate size and scale of outbuildings and stores
• ensure that the siting, design and scale of outbuildings and stores adequately respects the character of an area
• ensure that the design and siting of outbuildings and stores does not have a detrimental impact upon visual amenity and the natural landscape
• ensure that the amenity of neighbouring properties is not unduly affected by the use or development of outbuildings and stores  

City of Melton Store and Outbuildings Policy and Guidelines(PDF, 539KB)
City of Melton Store and Outbuildings Policy and Guidelines(DOC, 5MB)

To determine whether a planning permit is required for an outbuilding or store on your property, contact our Planning Department on 9747 7200.