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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

RichmondFitzroyCollingwoodAbbotsfordCremorneClifton HillCarlton North

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

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.09

GRZGeneral Residential Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.08

MUZMixed Use Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 32.04

C1ZCommercial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.01

C2ZCommercial 2 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 34.02

IN1ZIndustrial 1 Zone

Local Schedule VPP Clause 33.01

Common Planning Overlays

HOHeritage Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.01

DDODesign and Development Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.02

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 42.01

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 43.04

EAOEnvironmental Audit Overlay

Local Schedule VPP Clause 45.03

Planning Scheme

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

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City of Yarra Planning & Building

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