New height limits for Shrine's surrounds

The Shrine of Remembrance in central Melbourne will never be overshadowed by other buildings, under new planning laws being considered by the Victorian government.

Height controls for developments on neighbouring sites are included in a suite of new planning controls to be announced by Planning Minister Matthew Guy on Thursday.

"These new controls recognise and respect the significance of one of Australia's most recognisable and most loved structures and will protect its integrity from the possible impact of external development," Mr Guy said in a statement.

"By mandating limits on the height and location of nearby buildings, we are ensuring that the view and backdrop of the Shrine is preserved forever."

The controls are designed to protect the uninterrupted view of the shrine from Swanston Street in Melbourne's CBD.

The new controls were developed in consultation with the Shrine Trustees and affected councils. The changes include making permanent some interim controls which are already in place.

There were concerns a development proposed for a neighbouring site could detract from the Shrine.