Planning Zones & Controls in Croydon North, Victoria

Croydon North is located within City of Maroondah (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 Croydon North and the broader City of Maroondah area.

Overlays & controls

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

DDODesign and Development Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
VPOVegetation Protection Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay

Planning permit activity in Croydon North

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

1,198

applications on record

441

permits issued

483

new dwellings proposed

79%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications667748082

Notable recent applications

Construction of two or more dwellings on a lot (eight dwellings) in the general residential zone schedule 1

252 yarra road croydon north 3136 · 2022 · Approved · 9 dwellings

Construction of nine dwellings in the grz1, removal of vegetation in the slo4 and variation of existing easeme

32 exeter road croydon north 3136 · 2021 · Approved · 9 dwellings

Construction of 8 new dwellings and subdivision of the land

18 humber road croydon north 3136 · 2022 · No permit issued · 7 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Croydon North?

Croydon North sits in City of Maroondah (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:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Croydon North?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,198 planning permit applications in Croydon North since 2007, with 441 permits issued and 483 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 Maroondah supports in Croydon North.

What can I build in Croydon North?

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

What planning zone is Croydon North in?

Properties in Croydon North are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Croydon North. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Croydon North?

Whether you need a planning approval in Croydon 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.