Planning Zones & Controls in Garfield North, Victoria
Garfield North 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 North and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Garfield North 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 North
Real application data for Garfield North from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.
70
applications on record
45
permits issued
11
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 1 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 North?
Garfield North 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 North carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Garfield North
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Garfield North and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Garfield North?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 70 planning permit applications in Garfield North since 1995, with 45 permits issued and 11 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 North.
What can I build in Garfield North?
What you can build in Garfield North — 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 North, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Garfield North in?
Properties in Garfield North 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 North. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Garfield North?
Whether you need a planning approval in Garfield North 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.