Planning Zones & Controls in Brookfield, Victoria
Brookfield 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 Brookfield and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Brookfield 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 Brookfield
Real application data for Brookfield from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
238
applications on record
64
permits issued
132
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
Notable recent applications
Development of the land with three double-storey dwellings
76 black dog drive · 2019 · Approved · 3 dwellings
Development of an additional dwelling (double storey) at the rear of an existing dwelling.
14 simon court · 2020 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Two lot subdivision
39 cotton field way · 2020 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Brookfield?
Brookfield 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 Brookfield carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Brookfield
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Brookfield and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Brookfield?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 238 planning permit applications in Brookfield since 2003, with 64 permits issued and 132 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 Brookfield.
What can I build in Brookfield?
What you can build in Brookfield — 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 Brookfield, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Brookfield in?
Properties in Brookfield 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 Brookfield. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Brookfield?
Whether you need a planning approval in Brookfield 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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