Planning Zones & Controls in Cranbourne North, Victoria

Cranbourne North 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 North and the broader City of Casey area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Cranbourne North may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Planning permit activity in Cranbourne North

Real application data for Cranbourne North from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.

489

applications on record

217

permits issued

656

new dwellings proposed

79%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications1231183238

Notable recent applications

Multi lot subdivision

195s alisma boulevard · 2019 · No permit issued · 127 lots

Use and development of 13 dwellings (over 13 lots) and consent to build outside building envelope

33 winchcombe way · 2019 · Approved · 13 dwellings

Multi-lot subdivision, creation of restrictions and subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a road zone cate

870 south gippsland highway cranbourne north 3977 · 2022 · No permit issued · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Cranbourne North?

Cranbourne North 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 North carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

Check your property in Cranbourne North

Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Cranbourne North and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Cranbourne North?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 489 planning permit applications in Cranbourne North since 2007, with 217 permits issued and 656 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 North.

What can I build in Cranbourne North?

What you can build in Cranbourne North — 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 North, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Cranbourne North in?

Properties in Cranbourne North 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 North. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Cranbourne North?

Whether you need a planning approval in Cranbourne North 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.