Planning Zones & Controls in Diggers Rest, Victoria
Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest
Real application data for Diggers Rest from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
329
applications on record
153
permits issued
139
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 29 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot commercial subdivision
120 diggers rest-coimadai road · 2021 · Approved · 76 lots
Multi lot subdivision
2 ellis drive diggers rest 3427 · 2022 · Approved · 59 lots
Multi- lot subdivision and creation of reserves
2 budding street · 2020 · Approved · 35 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Diggers Rest?
Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Diggers Rest
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Diggers Rest and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Diggers Rest?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 329 planning permit applications in Diggers Rest since 2004, with 153 permits issued and 139 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 Diggers Rest.
What can I build in Diggers Rest?
What you can build in Diggers Rest — 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 Diggers Rest, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Diggers Rest in?
Properties in Diggers Rest 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 Diggers Rest. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Diggers Rest?
Whether you need a planning approval in Diggers Rest 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.