Planning Zones & Controls in Attwood, Victoria
Attwood is located within City of Hume (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 Attwood and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Attwood 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 Attwood
Real application data for Attwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
119
applications on record
47
permits issued
80
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 |
Notable recent applications
The development of two double storey dwellings to the rear of the existing dwelling
1 alison pl · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings
Use and development of more than one dwelling on the land
48 trumpington tce attwood 3049 · 2021 · Approved · 3 dwellings
The development of two triple storey dwellings
4 tattenham ct · 2021 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Attwood?
Attwood sits in City of Hume (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 Attwood carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Attwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Attwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Attwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 119 planning permit applications in Attwood since 2003, with 47 permits issued and 80 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 Hume supports in Attwood.
What can I build in Attwood?
What you can build in Attwood — 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 Attwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Attwood in?
Properties in Attwood are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Attwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Attwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Attwood 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.