Planning Zones & Controls in Essendon West, Victoria
Essendon West 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 West and the broader City of Moonee Valley area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Essendon West 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 West
Real application data for Essendon West from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2018. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Moonee Valley actually supports here.
60
applications on record
41
permits issued
88
new dwellings proposed
68%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 11 |
Notable recent applications
Fourteen lot subdivision - ps811086q
406-408 buckley street · 2019 · Approved · 13 dwellings · 13 lots
Construction of fourteen dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a road zone (category 1)
406 buckley street · 2019 · Approved · 12 dwellings
Four lot subdivision
4 hampton road · 2021 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 4 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 West?
Essendon West 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 West carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Essendon West
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Essendon West and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Essendon West?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 60 planning permit applications in Essendon West since 2018, with 41 permits issued and 88 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 West.
What can I build in Essendon West?
What you can build in Essendon West — 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 West, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Essendon West in?
Properties in Essendon West 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 West. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Essendon West?
Whether you need a planning approval in Essendon West 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.