Planning Zones & Controls in Doveton, Victoria
Doveton is located within City of Greater Dandenong (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 Doveton and the broader City of Greater Dandenong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Doveton 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 Doveton
Real application data for Doveton from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Dandenong actually supports here.
1,438
applications on record
753
permits issued
1,470
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 25 | 107 | 88 | 98 | 124 |
Notable recent applications
Development of multi dwellings, multi lot subdivision in stages and removal of native vegetation
64-70 box street · 2019 · Approved · 226 dwellings · 127 lots
Multi lot staged subdivision
27-47 photinia street · 2019 · Approved · 66 lots
Development of twelve dwellings and a waiver of visitor car parking requirements
15 power road · 2021 · No permit issued · 6 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Doveton?
Doveton sits in City of Greater Dandenong (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 Doveton carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Doveton
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Doveton and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Doveton?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,438 planning permit applications in Doveton since 2007, with 753 permits issued and 1,470 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 Greater Dandenong supports in Doveton.
What can I build in Doveton?
What you can build in Doveton — 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 Doveton, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Doveton in?
Properties in Doveton are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Doveton. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Doveton?
Whether you need a planning approval in Doveton 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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