Melbourne's live music venues will have better protection from noise complaints from new residential developments under a suite of changes to be signed off by Planning Minister Matthew Guy this week.

Mr Guy will make changes to planning regulation that will enshrine agent of change rules as well as create a half million dollar fund to help heritage venues become sound proof.

Under the rules new developments, particularly those within 50 metres of a live music venue, will be responsible for noise mitigation.

'"This means beloved pubs and clubs that are home to live music in Victoria will not be forced to close due to noise complaints from those in new apartment buildings or new houses next door,'' Mr Guy said.

"This is by far and away the strongest planning regulatory reform in Australia that protects existing live music venues."