But it would not be drawn on speculation some submissions had come from interstate.

Islamic group the Great Prophet Center has applied to build a community school on the site of the old Mernda Primary School in Plenty Road. It says the school will not be an Islamic one, but a private school open to all.

The group has gathered 2150 signatures of support for the school, while council has received more than 450 objections.

Whittlesea council's director of planning and major projects, Steve O'Brien, said the council would consider all submissions that related to Whittlesea's planning scheme.

He said submissions from residents who lived outside the area should not necessarily be given less consideration.

"For example, a number of submissions have been received from non-resident owners of land that are yet to develop lots for a dwelling."

Mr O'Brien denied reports that the council had postponed a decision on an application for the school for four consecutive council meetings. He said developers had lodged an application prematurely in September 2010, then withdrew it because a development plan was required first.

Mr O'Brien said in 2010 the group was in negotiations with an adjoining property to acquire additional land for the proposed school.

"These negotiations were not successful and the school proponent finalised plans in September 2011 for the school to be confined only to 1345 Plenty Road."

A development plan was prepared for the Mayfield Heritage Precinct and put on show in September, 2011.

Mr O'Brien said if the council approved the plan, the Islamic group would need to apply for a planning permit. The council will consider the matter at its March 20 meeting.

The group hopes to open the school in June.