Planning Zones & Controls in Burnside Heights, Victoria
Burnside Heights 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 Burnside Heights and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Burnside Heights 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 Burnside Heights
Real application data for Burnside Heights from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
47
applications on record
17
permits issued
98
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Notable recent applications
Development of two double-storey dwellings on the land
16 inglewood drive burnside heights 3023 · 2022 · No permit issued · 2 dwellings
Development of the land with two single-storey dwellings
5 whernside street · 2019 · No permit issued · 2 dwellings
Two lot subdivision
25 katrina drive burnside heights 3023 · 2021 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Burnside Heights?
Burnside Heights 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 Burnside Heights carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Burnside Heights
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Burnside Heights and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Burnside Heights?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 47 planning permit applications in Burnside Heights since 2006, with 17 permits issued and 98 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 Burnside Heights.
What can I build in Burnside Heights?
What you can build in Burnside Heights — 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 Burnside Heights, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Burnside Heights in?
Properties in Burnside Heights 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 Burnside Heights. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Burnside Heights?
Whether you need a planning approval in Burnside Heights 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.