Planning Zones & Controls in Caroline Springs, Victoria
Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs
Real application data for Caroline Springs from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
400
applications on record
140
permits issued
227
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 22 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works to construct a disabled toilet at an education cen tre.
3-37 the crossing · 2020 · No permit issued · 127 lots
Multi-lot residential and commercial subdivision
11 commercial road · 2019 · Approved · 86 lots
Subdivision of land into eighty lots
2 the crossing · 2021 · Approved · 80 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Caroline Springs?
Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Caroline Springs
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Caroline Springs and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Caroline Springs?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 400 planning permit applications in Caroline Springs since 2005, with 140 permits issued and 227 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 Caroline Springs.
What can I build in Caroline Springs?
What you can build in Caroline Springs — 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 Caroline Springs, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Caroline Springs in?
Properties in Caroline Springs 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 Caroline Springs. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Caroline Springs?
Whether you need a planning approval in Caroline Springs 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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