Have your say: how well is our Planning Scheme working?

Published on 18 May 2026

Every four years, we are required to review the Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme and report the findings to the Minister of Planning. The 2026 review is currently underway, and the draft 2026 Planning Scheme Review Report (Volume 1 and 2) is ready for our community’s feedback. 

The Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme is a legislative document that sets out the planning policies, objectives, strategies and controls for the use, development, protection, and conservation of land across the Shire. 

This report includes analysis on a range of planning matters and issues, as well as a list of recommendations for further strategic work for us to undertake over the coming years to make sure our planning scheme continues to achieve State and local planning policy objectives.  

The report explores several factors which are driving change on the Peninsula. These include: 

• Significant and ongoing State Government reforms aimed at speeding up housing delivery and streamlining planning processes 

• Population and housing growth 

• Environmental risks, such as flooding, contaminated land and landslide susceptibility  

• Climate change impacts, including sea level rise, coastal erosion and inundation  

• Economic development, including industrial and commercial land supply 

• Biodiversity conservation and environmental and landscape values 

• Natural resource management, including our Green Wedge and agricultural areas  

• Built environment, including township character and heritage values 

• Infrastructure delivery  

• Sustainable transport. 

Acting Mayor Paul Pingiaro explained that this review does not introduce any changes that would affect a person’s property.

“This is a legal requirement that we undertake every four years," Cr Pingiaro said.

"It is a high-level assessment of the overall performance of the Planning Scheme in achieving state and local planning objectives.

"We invite our community to have a read of the report to ensure the issues and recommendations reflect their views.” 

Our community’s feedback will help shape the final document, before it is submitted to the Minister for Planning by 31 October 2026.  

How to provide your thoughts: 

Community consultation is currently open and closes Monday 29 June.  

Online 

Go to mornpen.vic.gov.au/psreview

In person 

To provide feedback or discuss the Planning Scheme Review in person, you can meet with a Strategic Planner at any of our three offices. Call 5950 1003 or email strategic.admin@mornpen.vic.gov.au to book a time.  

By phone 
 
Call us on 5950 1003, including to book an after-hours phone call with a Strategic Planner between 5pm – 7pm on a weekday.