Planning Zones & Controls in Doncaster East, Victoria
Doncaster East 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 East and the broader City of Manningham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Doncaster East 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 East
Real application data for Doncaster East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2001. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.
2,809
applications on record
1,204
permits issued
9,155
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 37 | 153 | 185 | 198 | 234 |
Notable recent applications
Amendment to permit pl17/027796, issued for staged 323 lot subdivision, by changing wording of condition 1.2
3-11 mitchell street · 2019 · Approved · 323 dwellings · 127 lots
Amendment to planning permit pl17/027796 to allow for 323 lot staged subdivision (79 lots affected by changing
3-11 mitchell street · 2019 · Approved · 79 dwellings · 79 lots
Amendment to planning permit pl10/021044 by alterations to the provision and location of visitor car parking s
Header doncaster east 3109 · 2022 · No permit issued · 87 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Doncaster East?
Doncaster East 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 East carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Doncaster East
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Doncaster East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Doncaster East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,809 planning permit applications in Doncaster East since 2001, with 1,204 permits issued and 9,155 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 East.
What can I build in Doncaster East?
What you can build in Doncaster East — 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 East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Doncaster East in?
Properties in Doncaster East 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 East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Doncaster East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Doncaster East 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.