Planning Zones & Controls in Altona Meadows, Victoria
Altona Meadows is located within City of Hobsons Bay (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 Altona Meadows and the broader City of Hobsons Bay area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Altona Meadows 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 Altona Meadows
Real application data for Altona Meadows from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hobsons Bay actually supports here.
596
applications on record
270
permits issued
387
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 42 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works - five dwellings
Mayfield gr · 2019 · No permit issued · 4 dwellings
¿ the construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (four dwellings) in accordance with
Whitehead ct · 2020 · Approved · 4 dwellings
Buildings and works - two dwellings
44 hosie st · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 2 lots
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Altona Meadows?
Altona Meadows sits in City of Hobsons Bay (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 Altona Meadows carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Altona Meadows and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Altona Meadows?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 596 planning permit applications in Altona Meadows since 2006, with 270 permits issued and 387 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 Hobsons Bay supports in Altona Meadows.
What can I build in Altona Meadows?
What you can build in Altona Meadows — 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 Altona Meadows, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Altona Meadows in?
Properties in Altona Meadows are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Altona Meadows. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Altona Meadows?
Whether you need a planning approval in Altona Meadows 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.