Planning Zones & Controls in Boronia, Victoria
Boronia is located within City of Knox (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 Boronia and the broader City of Knox area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Boronia 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 Boronia
Real application data for Boronia from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Knox actually supports here.
4,079
applications on record
1,359
permits issued
2,941
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 20 | 188 | 238 | 235 | 232 |
Notable recent applications
Amending the permit description and endorsed plans to include 50 dwellings within a 5 storey building, basemen
1/1 erica avenue · 2019 · Approved · 50 dwellings
The use and development of a three (3) storey apartment building (38 dwellings), remove and lop vegetation, re
285 dorset road boronia 3155 · 2022 · No permit issued · 44 dwellings
Development of the land for 16 three storey dwellings
2 rosella avenue · 2019 · Approved · 14 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Boronia?
Boronia sits in City of Knox (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 Boronia carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Boronia
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Boronia and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Boronia?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 4,079 planning permit applications in Boronia since 2006, with 1,359 permits issued and 2,941 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 Knox supports in Boronia.
What can I build in Boronia?
What you can build in Boronia — 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 Boronia, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Boronia in?
Properties in Boronia are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Boronia. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Boronia?
Whether you need a planning approval in Boronia 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.
Nearby suburbs
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