Planning Zones & Controls in Ashwood, Victoria
Ashwood is located within City of Monash (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 Ashwood and the broader City of Monash area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ashwood 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 Ashwood
Real application data for Ashwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Monash actually supports here.
934
applications on record
318
permits issued
887
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 34 | 47 | 63 | 75 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a three (3) storey building comprising two shops on the ground level and seven (7) apartments
481 warrigal road · 2019 · Approved · 10 dwellings
Construction of a three (3) storey building with basement comprising a caretaker's dwelling and an office and
3/1 cleveland road · 2019 · No permit issued · 6 dwellings
In accordance with the endorsed plans: development and subdivision into three (3) lots comprising of three (3)
16 shaw street · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ashwood?
Ashwood sits in City of Monash (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 Ashwood carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Ashwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ashwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ashwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 934 planning permit applications in Ashwood since 2007, with 318 permits issued and 887 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 Monash supports in Ashwood.
What can I build in Ashwood?
What you can build in Ashwood — 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 Ashwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ashwood in?
Properties in Ashwood are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Ashwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ashwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ashwood 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.