Planning Zones & Controls in Airport West, Victoria
Airport West is located within City of Moonee Valley (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.
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Planning Zones
These zones are commonly applied to properties in Airport West and the broader City of Moonee Valley area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Airport West may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.
Planning permit activity in Airport West
Real application data for Airport West from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Moonee Valley actually supports here.
1,600
applications on record
680
permits issued
2,062
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 11 | 62 | 95 | 91 | 119 |
Notable recent applications
58 lot subdivision
8 webb road · 2020 · Approved · 57 dwellings · 58 lots
24 lot subdivision ps821492w
35-47 hood street · 2019 · Approved · 23 dwellings · 24 lots
Construction of a 10 storey mixed-use development comprising retail premises, a medical centre, office, educat
19-21 louis street · 2019 · Approved · 18 dwellings
Source: Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS), records to mid-2023. Council participation varies by year; figures are indicative. “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.
What can you build in Airport West?
Airport West sits in City of Moonee Valley (Victoria). What you can build — a granny flat, a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or an extension — depends on your property's zone and overlays. These guides set out the Victoria rules for the most common projects:
Heads up: parts of Airport West carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Airport West
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Airport West and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Airport West?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,600 planning permit applications in Airport West since 2006, with 680 permits issued and 2,062 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Moonee Valley supports in Airport West.
What can I build in Airport West?
What you can build in Airport West — such as a granny flat (secondary dwelling), a subdivision, a second dwelling, townhouses or a house extension — depends on your property's planning zone and any overlays, together with the Victoria planning rules. See the project guides above for Airport West, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Airport West in?
Properties in Airport West are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Airport West. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Airport West?
Whether you need a planning approval in Airport West depends on the zone your property is in, any overlays that apply, and the type of work you are proposing. Most new dwellings, extensions, subdivisions, and changes of use require approval. Some minor works may be exempt or "accepted development" depending on the zone and overlay controls. Use our free tools to check your specific situation.
How do I find my property's planning zone?
You can find your property's planning zone by searching your address on VicPlan, the official Victoria planning map. It shows the zone, overlays, and other planning controls that apply to any property in Victoria.
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