Planning Zones & Controls in Carlton, Victoria
Carlton is located within City of Melbourne (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 Carlton and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Carlton 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 Carlton
Real application data for Carlton from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
2,000
applications on record
720
permits issued
9,155
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 22 | 95 | 103 | 138 | 144 |
Notable recent applications
Amend permit to end section 173 agreement
71-79 bouverie street · 2020 · Approved · 128 dwellings
Section 37 subdivision staged
156-172 victoria street · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Concurrent planning permit and certification application in accordance with the attached plan of subdivision p
Lot s3, 160 victoria street · 2019 · Approved · 60 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Carlton?
Carlton sits in City of Melbourne (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 Carlton carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Carlton
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Carlton and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Carlton?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,000 planning permit applications in Carlton since 2004, with 720 permits issued and 9,155 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 Melbourne supports in Carlton.
What can I build in Carlton?
What you can build in Carlton — 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 Carlton, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Carlton in?
Properties in Carlton are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Carlton. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Carlton?
Whether you need a planning approval in Carlton 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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