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Planning Permits in City of Whittlesea

Whittlesea is a diverse municipality in Melbourne's northern growth corridor, ranging from established suburbs like Lalor and Thomastown to the rapidly growing areas of Mernda, Doreen, and Wollert.

Key Suburbs

South MorangEppingMill ParkMerndaDoreenLalorThomastown

Area Statistics

230,268

Population

77,680

Dwellings

33

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Major Urban Growth Zone in Mernda, Doreen, and Wollert with multiple PSPs. Epping is a designated metropolitan activity centre. Green Wedge Zone protects rural areas in the north. Established areas undergoing gradual infill development.

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

IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.01

GWZGreen Wedge Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.04

FZFarming Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 35.07

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

BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 44.06

Planning Scheme

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City of Whittlesea Planning & Building

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