Planning Zones & Controls in Berwick, Victoria
Berwick is located within City of Casey (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 Berwick and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Berwick 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 Berwick
Real application data for Berwick from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
2,104
applications on record
892
permits issued
1,835
new dwellings proposed
81%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 24 | 126 | 118 | 158 | 144 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of restrictions and creation of access to a road in a road zone categor
280s grices road · 2021 · Approved · 672 lots
Use and development of a residential village, display village, advertising signage and creation of easements
280s grices road · 2021 · Approved · 175 dwellings
Multi lot subdivision and creation of restrictions and access to a road zone category 1
2-106 soldiers road · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Berwick?
Berwick sits in City of Casey (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 Berwick carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Berwick
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Berwick and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Berwick?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,104 planning permit applications in Berwick since 2006, with 892 permits issued and 1,835 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 Casey supports in Berwick.
What can I build in Berwick?
What you can build in Berwick — 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 Berwick, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Berwick in?
Properties in Berwick are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Berwick. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Berwick?
Whether you need a planning approval in Berwick 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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