Planning Zones & Controls in Brooklyn, Victoria
Brooklyn is located within City of Hobsons Bay (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 Brooklyn and the broader City of Hobsons Bay area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn
Real application data for Brooklyn from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hobsons Bay actually supports here.
763
applications on record
376
permits issued
577
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 28 | 56 | 47 | 52 |
Notable recent applications
Twenty seven lot subdivision
Millers rd · 2019 · Approved · 26 lots
The construction of two or more dwellings on a lot under clause 32.08-6 (eight dwellings) in accordance with t
8 heather ave · 2020 · Approved · 8 dwellings
¿ subdivision of the land and creation of common property pursuant to clause 33.01-3; ¿ subdivision of the lan
Francis st · 2021 · Approved · 11 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Brooklyn?
Brooklyn sits in City of Hobsons Bay (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 Brooklyn carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Brooklyn
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Brooklyn and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Brooklyn?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 763 planning permit applications in Brooklyn since 2003, with 376 permits issued and 577 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 Hobsons Bay supports in Brooklyn.
What can I build in Brooklyn?
What you can build in Brooklyn — 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 Brooklyn, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Brooklyn in?
Properties in Brooklyn are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Brooklyn. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Brooklyn?
Whether you need a planning approval in Brooklyn 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.