Planning Zones & Controls in Cranbourne East, Victoria
Cranbourne East is located within City of Casey (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 Cranbourne East and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Cranbourne East 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 Cranbourne East
Real application data for Cranbourne East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
517
applications on record
221
permits issued
983
new dwellings proposed
81%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 37 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi dwelling development
160s elmslie drive cranbourne east 3977 · 2022 · Approved · 60 dwellings
Multi-lot staged subdivision and removal of easement 1 (e-1) on lp51866
1305 ballarto road cranbourne east 3977 · 2021 · Approved · 80 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision, development of 17 dwellings and creation and removal of easements and restrictio
3 nelson street · 2020 · Approved · 11 dwellings · 51 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Cranbourne East?
Cranbourne East sits in City of Casey (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 Cranbourne East carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Cranbourne East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Cranbourne East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Cranbourne East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 517 planning permit applications in Cranbourne East since 2006, with 221 permits issued and 983 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 Casey supports in Cranbourne East.
What can I build in Cranbourne East?
What you can build in Cranbourne East — 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 Cranbourne East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Cranbourne East in?
Properties in Cranbourne East 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 Cranbourne East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Cranbourne East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Cranbourne East 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.