Planning Zones & Controls in Greenvale, Victoria
Greenvale is located within City of Hume (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 Greenvale and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Greenvale 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 Greenvale
Real application data for Greenvale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
700
applications on record
310
permits issued
678
new dwellings proposed
77%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 17 | 52 | 54 | 68 | 52 |
Notable recent applications
Multi lot residential subdivision
1170g mickleham rd · 2021 · No permit issued · 337 lots
Multi-lot staged residential subdivision and removal of easements
30 french rd · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
131 lot subdivision
25 hillview rd · 2020 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Greenvale?
Greenvale sits in City of Hume (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 Greenvale carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Greenvale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Greenvale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Greenvale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 700 planning permit applications in Greenvale since 2004, with 310 permits issued and 678 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 Hume supports in Greenvale.
What can I build in Greenvale?
What you can build in Greenvale — 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 Greenvale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Greenvale in?
Properties in Greenvale are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Greenvale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Greenvale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Greenvale 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
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