Planning Zones & Controls in Deanside, Victoria

Deanside is located within City of Melton (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 Deanside and the broader City of Melton area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Deanside 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
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay

Planning permit activity in Deanside

Real application data for Deanside from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2017. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.

105

applications on record

83

permits issued

58

new dwellings proposed

87%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications1030281815

Notable recent applications

Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of access to a road in a road zone category 1 and associated works

855-903 taylors road deanside 3336 · 2022 · Approved · 932 lots

Staged multi lot subdivision, subdivision of land within a public acqu isition overlay, removal of easements,

2-44 deanside drive deanside 3336 · 2022 · Approved · 645 lots

Multi lot subdivision (58) residential lots

22 sinclairs road deanside 3336 · 2021 · Approved · 550 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Deanside?

Deanside sits in City of Melton (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 Deanside carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

Check your property in Deanside

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Deanside?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 105 planning permit applications in Deanside since 2017, with 83 permits issued and 58 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 Melton supports in Deanside.

What can I build in Deanside?

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

What planning zone is Deanside in?

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

Do I need a planning permit in Deanside?

Whether you need a planning approval in Deanside 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.