Talk to a rebuild planning officer Ask to meet with a Rebuild Planning Officer before submitting your planning application.
Landslip and erosion management Due to the topography in the Yarra Ranges, planning controls called Erosion Management Overlays (EMO) are in place to help protect residents and properties from landslides.
Your planning journey Planning is complex - this planning journey visual may help you understand the process. Please note this is general advice and may not be suitable for everyone.
Reimagining your Repair Yarra Ranges Council's Reimagine your Repair event is aimed at empowering residents with the knowledge they needed to assist them with their home repair after the 2021 storm.
Your building journey Building a new home can be exciting and daunting all at once. Find information here on building in a bushfire zone, erosion management, design and landscaping.
Repairing your home If you're repairing your home do you need planning permission? Here's some information on what to do.
Insurance and Emergencies The Insurance Council of Australia has provided a range of useful tool and information around insuring your property.
Bushfire management plan Most of the Dandenong Ranges are bushfire prone and covered by a Bushfire Management Overlay, so it's important you know what that means and how you can best prepare your property.
Glossary of terms There are many confusing terms used in the building and planning area. Here's a glossary of terms to help. If we've missed any off please let us know and we can add them in.