Planning Zones & Controls in Fraser Rise, Victoria
Fraser Rise is located within City of Melton (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 Fraser Rise and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Fraser Rise 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 Fraser Rise
Real application data for Fraser Rise from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2015. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
103
applications on record
89
permits issued
33
new dwellings proposed
93%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi-lot subdivision and the creation of reserves
313-337 beattys road fraser rise 3336 · 2022 · Approved · 474 lots
Staged multi-lot subdivision, creation of reserves and easements and subdivision adjacent to a road zone, cate
963-987 melton highway · 2020 · Approved · 127 lots
Multi-lot subdivision and creation of reserves
39-57 saric street · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Fraser Rise?
Fraser Rise sits in City of Melton (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 Fraser Rise carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Fraser Rise
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Fraser Rise and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Fraser Rise?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 103 planning permit applications in Fraser Rise since 2015, with 89 permits issued and 33 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 Melton supports in Fraser Rise.
What can I build in Fraser Rise?
What you can build in Fraser Rise — 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 Fraser Rise, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Fraser Rise in?
Properties in Fraser Rise 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 Fraser Rise. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Fraser Rise?
Whether you need a planning approval in Fraser Rise 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.