Planning Zones & Controls in Box Hill, Victoria
Box Hill 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 Box Hill and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Box Hill 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 Box Hill
Real application data for Box Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1998. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
1,634
applications on record
733
permits issued
6,179
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 25 | 101 | 131 | 142 | 126 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works to construct a building comprising 30 storeys plus five levels of basement car parking (in
826-834 whitehorse road · 2020 · Approved · 382 dwellings
Use and development of the land for dwellings and car showroom and alteration of access in a road zone categor
843 whitehorse road · 2019 · Approved · 287 dwellings
Construction of a 29 storey mixed use building with five basement levels, comprising of 299 dwellings together
16 spring street · 2020 · Approved · 286 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Box Hill?
Box Hill 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 Box Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Box Hill
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Box Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Box Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,634 planning permit applications in Box Hill since 1998, with 733 permits issued and 6,179 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 Box Hill.
What can I build in Box Hill?
What you can build in Box Hill — 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 Box Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Box Hill in?
Properties in Box Hill 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 Box Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Box Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Box Hill 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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