Planning Permits in City of Yarra

Yarra is an inner-city municipality known for its mix of heritage residential streets, converted industrial precincts, and vibrant commercial strips. The area has seen significant infill development and warehouse conversions.

Key Suburbs

Area Statistics

97,927

Population

50,584

Dwellings

33

Median Age

Source: ABS Census 2021

Planning Characteristics

Extensive Heritage Overlay coverage protects Victorian-era housing. Industrial zones in Cremorne and Collingwood are transitioning to mixed use. Strong DDO controls in activity centres like Bridge Road and Swan Street.

Common Planning Zones

NRZNeighbourhood Residential Zone
GRZGeneral Residential Zone
C1ZCommercial 1 Zone
C2ZCommercial 2 Zone
IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Common Planning Overlays

DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay

Planning Scheme

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

Open Planning Scheme Viewer

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Objecting to a development in City of Yarra

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