Planning Zones & Controls in Briar Hill, Victoria
Briar Hill is located within City of Banyule (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 Briar Hill and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Briar 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 Briar Hill
Real application data for Briar Hill from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
337
applications on record
131
permits issued
119
new dwellings proposed
80%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 27 | 31 | 34 | 21 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit development: new dwelling to rear multi-unit development: construction of a dwelling to the rear of
10 turner street · 2019 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 development of extension to existing dwelling and development of second dwe
16 wiluna court · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 development of two (2) dwellings
17 tower drive · 2020 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Briar Hill?
Briar Hill sits in City of Banyule (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 Briar Hill carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Briar Hill and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Briar Hill?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 337 planning permit applications in Briar Hill since 2005, with 131 permits issued and 119 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 Banyule supports in Briar Hill.
What can I build in Briar Hill?
What you can build in Briar 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 Briar Hill, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Briar Hill in?
Properties in Briar 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 Briar Hill. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Briar Hill?
Whether you need a planning approval in Briar 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.