Planning Permits in City of Hobsons Bay

Hobsons Bay is a western bayside municipality with a mix of heritage maritime suburbs like Williamstown, established residential areas, and significant industrial zones along the coast.

Key Suburbs

Williamstown Altona Newport Laverton Seaholme Spotswood

Area Statistics

97,751

Population

40,170

Dwellings

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Extensive Heritage Overlay in Williamstown. Environmental Audit Overlay on former industrial sites. LSIO and SBO in low-lying areas near the coast. Industrial zones transitioning in parts of Spotswood and South Kingsville.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

RGZResidential Growth Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.07

IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.01

IN2ZIndustrial 2 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.02

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

Common Planning Overlays

HOHeritage Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.01

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.01

LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.04

EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 45.03

SBOSpecial Building Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.03

Planning Scheme

View the full Hobsons Bay planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.

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Objecting to a development in City of Hobsons Bay

Worried about a development application in City of Hobsons Bay? 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.

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