Planning Zones & Controls in Blackburn, Victoria
Blackburn is located within City of Whitehorse (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 Blackburn and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Blackburn 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 Blackburn
Real application data for Blackburn from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
2,498
applications on record
1,077
permits issued
2,944
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 36 | 161 | 180 | 166 | 203 |
Notable recent applications
Amendment to planning permit wh/2017/277 (issued for buildings and works to construct a building comprising fo
160 whitehorse road · 2020 · Approved · 395 dwellings
Buildings and works to construct a building comprising four towers of 9, 8, 6 and 6 storeys (respectively) and
160 whitehorse road · 2020 · Approved · 188 dwellings
Stage 1 subdivision
160 whitehorse road blackburn 3130 · 2022 · Approved · 224 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Blackburn?
Blackburn sits in City of Whitehorse (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 Blackburn carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Blackburn
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Blackburn and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Blackburn?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,498 planning permit applications in Blackburn since 2002, with 1,077 permits issued and 2,944 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 Whitehorse supports in Blackburn.
What can I build in Blackburn?
What you can build in Blackburn — 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 Blackburn, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Blackburn in?
Properties in Blackburn 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 Blackburn. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Blackburn?
Whether you need a planning approval in Blackburn 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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