Planning Zones & Controls in Collingwood, Victoria
Collingwood is located within City of Yarra (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 Collingwood and the broader City of Yarra area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Collingwood 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 Collingwood
Real application data for Collingwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1997. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Yarra actually supports here.
2,150
applications on record
711
permits issued
3,691
new dwellings proposed
81%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 33 | 106 | 147 | 120 | 121 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision (ps 822315q)
1-35 wellington st · 2021 · Approved · 248 lots
82 lot subdivision
72-90 cambridge st · 2019 · Approved · 82 lots
Amendment to the endorsed plans for modifications to the approved buildings and works including an increase in
88 smith st · 2020 · Approved · 49 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Collingwood?
Collingwood sits in City of Yarra (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 Collingwood carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Collingwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Collingwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Collingwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,150 planning permit applications in Collingwood since 1997, with 711 permits issued and 3,691 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 Yarra supports in Collingwood.
What can I build in Collingwood?
What you can build in Collingwood — 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 Collingwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Collingwood in?
Properties in Collingwood are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Collingwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Collingwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Collingwood 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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