Planning Zones & Controls in Doncaster, Victoria
Doncaster is located within City of Manningham (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 Doncaster and the broader City of Manningham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Doncaster 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 Doncaster
Real application data for Doncaster from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1993. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.
2,474
applications on record
1,157
permits issued
15,458
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 44 | 126 | 179 | 192 | 202 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works associated with the construction of an 11-storey mixed-use building with associated baseme
584-588 doncaster road · 2019 · Approved · 185 dwellings · 127 lots
134 lot subdivision
Tullamore doncaster · 2019 · Approved · 134 dwellings · 127 lots
One hundred and twenty (120) lot subdivision
600 doncaster road · 2019 · Approved · 120 dwellings · 120 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Doncaster?
Doncaster sits in City of Manningham (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 Doncaster carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Doncaster
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Doncaster and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Doncaster?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,474 planning permit applications in Doncaster since 1993, with 1,157 permits issued and 15,458 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 Manningham supports in Doncaster.
What can I build in Doncaster?
What you can build in Doncaster — 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 Doncaster, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Doncaster in?
Properties in Doncaster are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Doncaster. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Doncaster?
Whether you need a planning approval in Doncaster 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.
Nearby suburbs
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