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
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
Common Planning Overlays
Planning Scheme
View the full Melton planning scheme on the Victorian Government planning scheme viewer.
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Objecting to a development in City of Melton
Worried about a development application in City of Melton? 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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