Planning Zones & Controls in Docklands, Victoria
Docklands is located within City of Melbourne (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 Docklands and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Docklands 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 Docklands
Real application data for Docklands from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
728
applications on record
361
permits issued
16,199
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 29 | 53 | 63 | 65 |
Notable recent applications
S71 correction, s72 amendment and condition compliance: amendment to the permit conditions 18 dd, 74 and 75. c
7-23 spencer street docklands 3008 · 2021 · Approved · 1162 dwellings
Buildings and works for the construction of two residential towers (collins wharf 2 & collins wharf 3), associ
938 collins street · 2020 · Approved · 663 dwellings
S72 amendment: changes to permit conditions to enable the staged endorsement of documents in accordance with p
938 collins street · 2021 · Approved · 663 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Docklands?
Docklands sits in City of Melbourne (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 Docklands carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Docklands
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Docklands and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Docklands?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 728 planning permit applications in Docklands since 2007, with 361 permits issued and 16,199 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 Melbourne supports in Docklands.
What can I build in Docklands?
What you can build in Docklands — 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 Docklands, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Docklands in?
Properties in Docklands are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Docklands. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Docklands?
Whether you need a planning approval in Docklands 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.
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