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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

HawthornCamberwellKewBalwynCanterburyGlen IrisSurrey Hills

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

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

RGZResidential Growth Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.07

Common Planning Overlays

HOHeritage Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.01

NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.05

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.03

VPOVegetation Protection Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.02

Planning Scheme

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

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City of Boroondara Planning & Building

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