Planning Zones & Controls in Cannons Creek, Victoria
Cannons Creek is located within City of Casey (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 Cannons Creek and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Cannons Creek 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 Cannons Creek
Real application data for Cannons Creek from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
154
applications on record
69
permits issued
28
new dwellings proposed
73%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
Notable recent applications
Three lot subdivision
6 albatross court · 2020 · No permit issued · 3 lots
Two lot subdivision
49-53 cannons creek road cannons creek 3977 · 2022 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Cannons Creek?
Cannons Creek sits in City of Casey (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 Cannons Creek carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Cannons Creek
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Cannons Creek and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Cannons Creek?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 154 planning permit applications in Cannons Creek since 2007, with 69 permits issued and 28 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 Casey supports in Cannons Creek.
What can I build in Cannons Creek?
What you can build in Cannons Creek — 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 Cannons Creek, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Cannons Creek in?
Properties in Cannons Creek 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 Cannons Creek. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Cannons Creek?
Whether you need a planning approval in Cannons Creek 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.