Planning Zones & Controls in Footscray, Victoria
Footscray is located within City of Maribyrnong (Victoria). The following planning zones and overlays are commonly found in this area.
Free property search
Search any property in Footscray on the map
Type an address — get the zone, overlays, hazards and a downloadable Snapshot PDF in seconds. No signup required.
Planning Zones
These zones are commonly applied to properties in Footscray and the broader City of Maribyrnong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Footscray 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 Footscray
Real application data for Footscray from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maribyrnong actually supports here.
1,595
applications on record
210
permits issued
11,069
new dwellings proposed
70%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 43 | 31 | 40 | 56 |
Notable recent applications
Multiple dwellings (2+) and waiving of car parking requirement multiple dwellings (2+) waiving of car parking
34 cowper street · 2021 · Approved · 434 dwellings
Stage 2 - kinnears redevelopment construction of a multi-storey mixed use building containing retail premises
124-188 ballarat road · 2021 · Approved · 408 dwellings
Amendment - a land subdivision in stages in accordance with the endor a staged subdivision in accordance with
1 warde street footscray 3011 · 2021 · Approved · 602 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Footscray?
Footscray sits in City of Maribyrnong (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 Footscray carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Footscray
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Footscray and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Footscray?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,595 planning permit applications in Footscray since 2002, with 210 permits issued and 11,069 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 Maribyrnong supports in Footscray.
What can I build in Footscray?
What you can build in Footscray — 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 Footscray, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Footscray in?
Properties in Footscray are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Footscray. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Footscray?
Whether you need a planning approval in Footscray 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
Other suburbs in City of Maribyrnong:
Elsewhere in Victoria: