Planning Zones & Controls in Avondale Heights, Victoria
Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights and the broader City of Moonee Valley area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights
Real application data for Avondale Heights from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2001. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Moonee Valley actually supports here.
1,106
applications on record
513
permits issued
1,460
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 14 | 64 | 69 | 79 | 106 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of 10 dwellings in the design and development overlay schedule 1
30 riverview street · 2022 · Approved · 13 dwellings
Construction of ten dwellings along with alteration of access to a road in a road zone category 1
4 military road · 2020 · Approved · 9 dwellings
Five lot subdivision - ps810759t
47 canning street · 2020 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 4 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Avondale Heights?
Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights carry heritage 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 Avondale Heights and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Avondale Heights?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,106 planning permit applications in Avondale Heights since 2001, with 513 permits issued and 1,460 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 Avondale Heights.
What can I build in Avondale Heights?
What you can build in Avondale Heights — 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 Avondale Heights, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Avondale Heights in?
Properties in Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Avondale Heights?
Whether you need a planning approval in Avondale Heights 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.