Planning Zones & Controls in Burwood East, Victoria
Burwood East 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 Burwood East and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Burwood East 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 Burwood East
Real application data for Burwood East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
740
applications on record
411
permits issued
2,077
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 13 | 70 | 68 | 87 | 82 |
Notable recent applications
Amend conditions to planning permit wh/2017/330 to allow for early works and update site address
45 burwood highway · 2019 · Approved · 265 dwellings
Buildings and works for two attached six storey (plus basement) apartment buildings comprising 229 dwellings
78 middleborough road · 2020 · Approved · 229 dwellings
The staged subdivision and development of land for the purpose of 70 dwellings and tree removal
78 middleborough road · 2019 · Approved · 70 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Burwood East?
Burwood East 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 Burwood East carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Burwood East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Burwood East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Burwood East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 740 planning permit applications in Burwood East since 2005, with 411 permits issued and 2,077 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 Burwood East.
What can I build in Burwood East?
What you can build in Burwood East — 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 Burwood East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Burwood East in?
Properties in Burwood East 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 Burwood East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Burwood East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Burwood East 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.