Planning Zones & Controls in Bayswater North, Victoria
Bayswater North is located within City of Maroondah (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 Bayswater North and the broader City of Maroondah area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bayswater North 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 Bayswater North
Real application data for Bayswater North from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maroondah actually supports here.
1,265
applications on record
521
permits issued
409
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 86 | 93 | 93 | 106 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of thirty-seven (37) dwellings and associated vegetation removal
191-193 bayswater road bayswater north 3153 · 2022 · No permit issued · 37 dwellings
Subdivision of the land into 32 lots (in two stages)
14 burgess road · 2020 · Approved · 31 lots
Construction of 9 double storey dwellings and associated vegetation removal
41 elmhurst road · 2019 · Approved · 8 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bayswater North?
Bayswater North sits in City of Maroondah (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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bayswater North?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,265 planning permit applications in Bayswater North since 2006, with 521 permits issued and 409 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 Maroondah supports in Bayswater North.
What can I build in Bayswater North?
What you can build in Bayswater North — 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 Bayswater North, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bayswater North in?
Properties in Bayswater North 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 Bayswater North. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bayswater North?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bayswater North 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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