Planning Zones & Controls in Doreen, Victoria
Doreen is located within City of Whittlesea (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 Doreen and the broader City of Whittlesea area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Doreen 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 Doreen
Real application data for Doreen from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whittlesea actually supports here.
937
applications on record
298
permits issued
542
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 19 | 47 | 40 | 90 | 80 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit (5 or more dwellings)
111b elation boulevard · 2019 · Approved · 5 dwellings · 5 lots
Construction of two dwellings construction of two dwellings
68 nancarrow drive · 2021 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 2 lots
Construction of three dwellings construction of three dwellings
37 counthan terrace · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Doreen?
Doreen sits in City of Whittlesea (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 Doreen carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Doreen
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Doreen and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Doreen?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 937 planning permit applications in Doreen since 2003, with 298 permits issued and 542 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 Whittlesea supports in Doreen.
What can I build in Doreen?
What you can build in Doreen — 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 Doreen, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Doreen in?
Properties in Doreen 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 Doreen. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Doreen?
Whether you need a planning approval in Doreen 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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