Planning Permits in City of Boroondara

Boroondara is one of Melbourne's largest and most established municipalities, known for its tree-lined streets, heritage homes, and strong amenity. The area includes major activity centres at Camberwell Junction and Glenferrie Road.

Key Suburbs

Area Statistics

178,856

Population

72,064

Dwellings

38

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Extensive NRZ coverage with strict Neighbourhood Character Overlays. Heritage Overlay applies to many individual properties and precincts. Significant Landscape Overlays protect mature tree canopy.

Common Planning Zones

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
RGZResidential Growth Zone

Common Planning Overlays

NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
VPOVegetation Protection Overlay

Planning Scheme

View the full Boroondara planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.

Open Planning Scheme Viewer

Objecting to a development in City of Boroondara

Worried about a development application in City of Boroondara? While an application is on public notice or exhibition, anyone affected can lodge an objection — a formal submission or representation to the council — putting your planning concerns on the record before the decision is made. Our Victoria guide walks through your rights, what counts as a valid planning ground, and the timeframes; and if a decision goes the wrong way, how to appeal it at the tribunal.

Not sure if your concerns count? Run the free Objection Grounds Check for an instant read of which are valid planning grounds — then turn it into a formal objection from $99.

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