Planning Permits in City of Knox

Knox is an eastern suburbs municipality at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. The area has a mix of established residential suburbs, commercial centres, and significant environmental areas along the foothills.

Key Suburbs

Wantirna Ferntree Gully Rowville Boronia Bayswater Scoresby Knoxfield

Area Statistics

165,282

Population

63,474

Dwellings

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Environmental Significance and Significant Landscape Overlays protect foothills areas. Low Density Residential Zone in upper Ferntree Gully. Major activity centre at Knox Central (Westfield Knox) with RGZ and DDO controls.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

LDRZLow Density Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.03

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.01

GWZGreen Wedge Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.04

Common Planning Overlays

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.01

SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.03

BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.06

VPOVegetation Protection Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.02

Planning Scheme

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

Open Planning Scheme Viewer

City of Knox Planning & Building

Objecting to a development in City of Knox

Worried about a development application in City of Knox? 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.

How to object in Victoria →How to appeal a decision →Find an application — City of Knox planning page

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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