Planning Zones & Controls in Deer Park, Victoria
Deer Park is located within City of Brimbank (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 Deer Park and the broader City of Brimbank area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Deer Park 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 Deer Park
Real application data for Deer Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1992. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Brimbank actually supports here.
510
applications on record
143
permits issued
189
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of twenty four (24) dwellings (18 trip
4 vincent street · 2021 · No permit issued · 28 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of five (5) double storey dwellings
53 hamilton st · 2019 · No permit issued · 5 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
53 hamilton st · 2020 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Deer Park?
Deer Park sits in City of Brimbank (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 Deer Park carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Deer Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Deer Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Deer Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 510 planning permit applications in Deer Park since 1992, with 143 permits issued and 189 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 Brimbank supports in Deer Park.
What can I build in Deer Park?
What you can build in Deer Park — 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 Deer Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Deer Park in?
Properties in Deer Park are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Deer Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Deer Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Deer Park 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.