Planning Zones & Controls in Botanic Ridge, Victoria
Botanic Ridge 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 Botanic Ridge and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Botanic Ridge 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 Botanic Ridge
Real application data for Botanic Ridge from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2009. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
246
applications on record
125
permits issued
116
new dwellings proposed
77%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 29 |
Notable recent applications
Multi-lot subdivision and variation to design controls
32s hummingbird drive · 2019 · Approved · 85 lots
Multi lot subdivision, creation of restrictions and variation to residential design controls
49 craig road botanic ridge 3977 · 2022 · Approved · 22 lots
Development of two dwellings
31 bankside drive · 2019 · No permit issued · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Botanic Ridge?
Botanic Ridge 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 Botanic Ridge carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Botanic Ridge
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Botanic Ridge and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Botanic Ridge?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 246 planning permit applications in Botanic Ridge since 2009, with 125 permits issued and 116 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 Botanic Ridge.
What can I build in Botanic Ridge?
What you can build in Botanic Ridge — 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 Botanic Ridge, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Botanic Ridge in?
Properties in Botanic Ridge 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 Botanic Ridge. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Botanic Ridge?
Whether you need a planning approval in Botanic Ridge 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.