Planning Zones & Controls in Bonnie Brook, Victoria
Bonnie Brook is located within City of Melton (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 Bonnie Brook and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Bonnie Brook 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 Bonnie Brook
Real application data for Bonnie Brook from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2018. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
34
applications on record
24
permits issued
2
new dwellings proposed
80%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
Notable recent applications
Amendment to multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves
519-583 beattys road bonnie brook 3335 · 2020 · Approved · 264 lots
Staged multi lot residential subdivision and the creation of restrictions
662-802 beattys road bonnie brook 3335 · 2021 · Approved · 174 lots
Amendment to a staged multi lot residential subdivision, creation of r eserves and subdivision of land adjacen
598-632 beattys road · 2021 · Approved · 138 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Bonnie Brook?
Bonnie Brook sits in City of Melton (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 Bonnie Brook carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Bonnie Brook
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Bonnie Brook and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Bonnie Brook?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 34 planning permit applications in Bonnie Brook since 2018, with 24 permits issued and 2 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 Melton supports in Bonnie Brook.
What can I build in Bonnie Brook?
What you can build in Bonnie Brook — 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 Bonnie Brook, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Bonnie Brook in?
Properties in Bonnie Brook 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 Bonnie Brook. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Bonnie Brook?
Whether you need a planning approval in Bonnie Brook 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.