Planning Zones & Controls in Garfield, Victoria
Garfield is located within Shire of Cardinia (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 Garfield and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Garfield 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 Garfield
Real application data for Garfield from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1996. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.
296
applications on record
107
permits issued
297
new dwellings proposed
78%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 20 | 25 | 17 | 16 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi-lot subdivision and the removal of native vegetation
24 barker road · 2020 · Approved · 24 lots
Development of the land for five (5) dwellings
22 garfield road · 2020 · Approved · 5 dwellings
Amendment to planning permit t190549 to delete condition 12
22 garfield road garfield 3814 · 2020 · Approved · 5 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Garfield?
Garfield sits in Shire of Cardinia (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 Garfield carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Garfield
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Garfield and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Garfield?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 296 planning permit applications in Garfield since 1996, with 107 permits issued and 297 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Shire of Cardinia supports in Garfield.
What can I build in Garfield?
What you can build in Garfield — 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 Garfield, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Garfield in?
Properties in Garfield are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Garfield. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Garfield?
Whether you need a planning approval in Garfield 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.