The car parks and roads at Melbourne Airport are very busy this week

All car parks at Melbourne Airport are very busy this week and booking out fast. If you don't have a booking, consider alternate forms of transport to come to the airport. If you do have a booking, allow extra time to find a spot and have your QR code ready for a smooth entry. If using the Terminal 4 car park including pick up and drop off, please note Naarm Way is closed until mid November. To access the T4 car park, please exit the Tullamarine Freeway at Exit 18 on Mercer Drive, then turn right at the Airport Drive roundabout and follow the signs to the Terminal 4 car park. Proceed to Level 2 for drop-offs or Level 1 for pick-ups. Due to ongoing construction in the Terminal 1,2,3 car park pick up and drop off areas, passengers should plan for potential delays of up to an hour during peak times if you are being dropped off by a loved one, taxi or Uber.  Thank you for your patience while we are building your airport.

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Planning approvals

Overview

Our planning and design approval process is managed by the Airport’s planning team, whose primary responsibilities involve ensuring the appropriate use and development of land both within and around the airport.

The planning process is underpinned by five key objectives:

  1. Provide for the orderly and logical development of high quality public spaces.
  2. Ensure a high level of amenity for visitors, workers and other users of the airport.
  3. Support Federal and State government planning objectives.
  4. Implement the goals and objectives of the Airport Master Plan.
  5. Support the vision to be an airport Melbourne can be proud of.

Does my proposal need a Planning Permit?

Developments that are undertaken landside generally require a Planning Permit.

View our list of Planning Permit triggers and exemptions.

There are two types of application pathways: (1) the Melbourne Airport Planning & Design Approval (PDA) process and (2) the Major Development Plan (MDP) process. Follow the flow chart here to determine which approval process is required.

Refer to Section 89 of the Airports Act 1996 (Cth) for full MDP triggers.

Requirements for Planning Permits

Planning applications must be consistent with the requirements of the Melbourne Airport Master Plan, Melbourne Airport Planning and Urban Design Strategy and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts  and Regional Development’s National Airports Safeguarding Framework (NASF).

Signage and wayfinding proposals must be consistent with the the Melbourne Airport Planning and Urban Design Strategy and/or the Melbourne Airport Signage and Wayfinding Manual Guidelines.

The Melbourne Airport Design Vision and Terminal Design Standard Style Guide applies to buildings and works within a terminal and may require a planning permit.

Certain Melbourne Airport guidelines and Standards are available via this webpage. Please contact your project manager to request these documents, or email standards@melair.com.au for any further queries regarding Standards.

Any queries regarding the Planning Permit process can be directed via email to planningpermits@melair.com.au.

Planning documents

Apply for a planning permit
Planning Permit checklist
Planning and Urban design strategy
Solar panel generators approvals factsheet
Electric Vehicle charger installation approvals factsheet

Planning and building approval application process


View Building Approvals page for further details