Planning Zones & Controls in Coburg, Victoria
Coburg is located within City of Merri-bek (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 Coburg and the broader City of Merri-bek area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Coburg 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 Coburg
Real application data for Coburg from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Merri-bek actually supports here.
3,049
applications on record
1,226
permits issued
7,441
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 46 | 139 | 176 | 192 | 234 |
Notable recent applications
The use of the site as a shop (having a floor area greater than 300m for each shop tenancy), buildings and wor
22 pentridge boulevard coburg 3058 · 2022 · No permit issued · 1070 dwellings
Construction of a mixed used development
9s wardens walk · 2020 · Approved · 339 dwellings
Construction of a mixed used development
9s wardens walk coburg 3058 · 2021 · Approved · 312 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Coburg?
Coburg sits in City of Merri-bek (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 Coburg carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Coburg
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Coburg and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Coburg?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,049 planning permit applications in Coburg since 2004, with 1,226 permits issued and 7,441 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 Merri-bek supports in Coburg.
What can I build in Coburg?
What you can build in Coburg — 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 Coburg, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Coburg in?
Properties in Coburg are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Coburg. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Coburg?
Whether you need a planning approval in Coburg 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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