Planning Permits in City of Maribyrnong

Maribyrnong is an inner-western municipality undergoing significant urban renewal. Former industrial areas are transitioning to residential and mixed-use precincts, while established suburbs retain their heritage character.

Key Suburbs

Area Statistics

96,294

Population

39,680

Dwellings

33

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Major urban renewal in Highpoint and Footscray. Heritage Overlay in Yarraville and Seddon. Environmental Audit Overlay on former industrial sites. DDO controls in Footscray activity centre with building heights up to 20 storeys.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone
NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
RGZResidential Growth Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Common Planning Overlays

DDODesign and Development Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay
SBOSpecial Building Overlay

Planning Scheme

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

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Objecting to a development in City of Maribyrnong

Worried about a development application in City of Maribyrnong? 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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