Planning Zones & Controls in Alphington, Victoria
Alphington is located within City of Darebin (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 Alphington and the broader City of Darebin area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Alphington 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 Alphington
Real application data for Alphington from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Darebin actually supports here.
938
applications on record
326
permits issued
2,812
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 11 | 51 | 71 | 70 | 61 |
Notable recent applications
Section 72 amendment to make various modifications to permit conditions and the plans including: ¿ deletion of
626 heidelberg rd alphington 3078 · 2021 · Approved · 431 dwellings
Construction of a multi-storey apartment building and a reduction of the statutory car parking requirements
81 latrobe ave alphington 3078 · 2022 · Approved · 273 dwellings
Development of the land for the construction of a multi-storey building, use of the land for dwellings and an
582 heidelberg rd · 2019 · No permit issued · 175 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Alphington?
Alphington sits in City of Darebin (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 Alphington carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Alphington
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Alphington and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Alphington?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 938 planning permit applications in Alphington since 2003, with 326 permits issued and 2,812 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 Darebin supports in Alphington.
What can I build in Alphington?
What you can build in Alphington — 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 Alphington, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Alphington in?
Properties in Alphington 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 Alphington. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Alphington?
Whether you need a planning approval in Alphington 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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