Planning Permits in Baxter

Mornington Peninsula

Data from 2024–2026

Total Applications

28

Approved

13

Refused

0

Median Processing

88 days

13 approved · 0 refused · 1 withdrawn · 14 pending/other

Permit Categories

CategoryApplicationsApprovedRefused
Other920
Single Dwelling540
Subdivision530
Outbuilding310
Signage210
Commercial100
Earthworks110
Renovation110

Recent Decisions

5 Heron Close BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

Subdivision of an existing dwelling and approved development into two (2) lots.

Subdivision11 Feb 2026

306-316 Golf Links Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

Single Dwelling4 Feb 2026

5 Swinton Court BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

VARY RESTRICTIVE COVENANT H034705 DATED 13/04/1978 AFFECTING CERTIFICATE OF TITLE VOLUME 09008 FOLIO 103 BY ADDING THE WORDS “EXCEPT FOR LOT 82 ON PLAN OF SUBDIVISION 099634” AFTER THE WORDS “BRICK VENEER”

Subdivision25 Nov 2025

117 Baxter-Tooradin Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

DEVELOPMENT OF HOTEL ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS, CAR PARK AND SIGNAGE

Signage19 Aug 2025

19 Station Crescent BAXTER VIC 3911

Determined

TWO LOT SUBDIVISION

Subdivision15 July 2025

225 Baxter-Tooradin Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

MODIFYING OF EXISTING CROSSOVER

Other18 June 2025

75 Lower Somerville Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

Construction of dwelling additions and alterations

Single Dwelling16 May 2025

81A Lower Somerville Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS

Single Dwelling13 May 2025

89 Lower Somerville Road BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

THE DEVELOPMENT OF DWELLING ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS AND A SHED

Single Dwelling30 Jan 2025

149 Moorooduc Highway BAXTER VIC 3911

Approved

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DAM

Other16 Dec 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the planning permit outcomes in Baxter?

Of 28 applications in Baxter (Mornington Peninsula), 13 were approved and 0 were refused. An additional 1 were withdrawn. Among decided applications, 100% were approved. The most common application type is other with 9 applications.

How long does a planning permit take in Baxter?

The median processing time for planning permits in Baxter is 88 days from lodgement to decision.

What council area is Baxter in?

Baxter is in the Mornington Peninsula local government area.

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Based on 28 planning applications in Baxter (2024–2026). Outcome counts reflect decided applications only (excludes pending and withdrawn). Data sourced from council planning registers.