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Rebuilding after an emergency

Your planning journey

Planning is complex - this planning journey visual may help you understand the process. please note that this is general advice and may not be suitable for everyone.

Your building journey

Building a new home can be daunting and exciting all at once. Find information here on building in a bushfire zone, erosion management, design and landscaping.

Landslip and erosion management

Due to the topography in the Yarra Ranges, planning controls called Erosion Management Overlays (EMOs) are in place to help protect residents and properties from landslides.

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 tools and information around insuring your property.

Glossary of planning 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.

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Acknowledgement of Country

Yarra Ranges Council acknowledges the Wurundjeri and other Kulin Nations as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of these lands and waterways. 
We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present, and emerging, who have been, and always will be, integral to the story of our region. We proudly share custodianship to care for Country together.

 

 

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