Planning Zones & Controls in Glen Waverley, Victoria
Glen Waverley is located within City of Monash (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 Glen Waverley and the broader City of Monash area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Glen Waverley 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 Glen Waverley
Real application data for Glen Waverley from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Monash actually supports here.
3,817
applications on record
1,410
permits issued
4,333
new dwellings proposed
81%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 21 | 201 | 249 | 298 | 351 |
Notable recent applications
Staged alterations and additions to the existing shopping centre ('the glen'), the development of three reside
227-235 springvale road · 2019 · Approved · 515 dwellings
Five hundred and fifty seven (557) lot subdivision in stages
227-235 springvale road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Construction of seventy-seven (77) two to three storey dwellings with associated buildings and works to be dev
6/583 ferntree gully road glen waverley 3150 · 2022 · Approved · 81 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Glen Waverley?
Glen Waverley sits in City of Monash (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 Glen Waverley carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Glen Waverley and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Glen Waverley?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,817 planning permit applications in Glen Waverley since 1995, with 1,410 permits issued and 4,333 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 Monash supports in Glen Waverley.
What can I build in Glen Waverley?
What you can build in Glen Waverley — 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 Glen Waverley, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Glen Waverley in?
Properties in Glen Waverley are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Glen Waverley. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Glen Waverley?
Whether you need a planning approval in Glen Waverley 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.
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