Planning Zones & Controls in Craigieburn, Victoria
Craigieburn is located within City of Hume (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 Craigieburn and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn
Real application data for Craigieburn from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
2,412
applications on record
817
permits issued
2,478
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 29 | 113 | 104 | 136 | 134 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision (including superlots) in stages, construction of single dwellings on lots less than 300 square met
145 bridgewater rd · 2019 · Approved · 99 lots
Development of land for a triple storey apartment building and fourteen double storey dwellings, and a reducti
2-8 valiant cres · 2021 · No permit issued · 38 dwellings
Subdivision and development of land for dwellings
1 gilded way · 2020 · Approved · 19 dwellings · 19 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Craigieburn?
Craigieburn sits in City of Hume (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 Craigieburn carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Craigieburn
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Craigieburn and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Craigieburn?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,412 planning permit applications in Craigieburn since 2000, with 817 permits issued and 2,478 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 Hume supports in Craigieburn.
What can I build in Craigieburn?
What you can build in Craigieburn — 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 Craigieburn, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Craigieburn in?
Properties in Craigieburn are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Craigieburn. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Craigieburn?
Whether you need a planning approval in Craigieburn 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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