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Planning Permits in City of Melton

Melton is a rapidly growing municipality in Melbourne's western growth corridor. The area has transformed from a rural town to a significant suburban centre with ongoing large-scale residential development.

Key Suburbs

MeltonCaroline SpringsMelton SouthBrookfieldKurunjangRockbankThornhill Park

Area Statistics

186,964

Population

63,350

Dwellings

31

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Major Urban Growth Zone areas in Rockbank and Thornhill Park. Development Plan Overlays guide new subdivisions. Established areas in Caroline Springs are now largely GRZ. Farming and Green Wedge zones protect surrounding rural land.

Common Planning Zones

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

UGZUrban Growth Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 37.07

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

FZFarming Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.07

GWZGreen Wedge Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.04

Common Planning Overlays

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.04

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

Planning Scheme

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

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City of Melton Planning & Building

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