Planning Zones & Controls in Essendon, Victoria
Essendon is located within City of Moonee Valley (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 Essendon and the broader City of Moonee Valley area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Essendon 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 Essendon
Real application data for Essendon from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Moonee Valley actually supports here.
2,291
applications on record
918
permits issued
6,202
new dwellings proposed
78%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 19 | 109 | 143 | 172 | 180 |
Notable recent applications
95 lot subdivision ps746077c - amendment
13-21 russell street · 2019 · Approved · 92 dwellings · 93 lots
Construction of a multi-storey building, use of the land for dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a
203-211 keilor road · 2019 · No permit issued · 123 dwellings
53 lot subdivision ps802053h
952-960 mt alexander road · 2020 · Approved · 52 dwellings · 52 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Essendon?
Essendon sits in City of Moonee Valley (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 Essendon carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Essendon
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Essendon and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Essendon?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,291 planning permit applications in Essendon since 2004, with 918 permits issued and 6,202 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 Moonee Valley supports in Essendon.
What can I build in Essendon?
What you can build in Essendon — 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 Essendon, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Essendon in?
Properties in Essendon are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Essendon. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Essendon?
Whether you need a planning approval in Essendon 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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