Planning Zones & Controls in Hallam, Victoria
Hallam is located within City of Casey (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 Hallam and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hallam 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 Hallam
Real application data for Hallam from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
1,111
applications on record
482
permits issued
849
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 13 | 71 | 66 | 59 | 104 |
Notable recent applications
Development of 21 dwellings
9s young road · 2019 · Approved · 20 dwellings
Development of 18 dwellings and reduction in car parking
49 kays avenue hallam 3803 · 2022 · Approved · 17 dwellings
21 lot subdivision and subdivision of land adjacent to a road zone
9s young road · 2019 · Approved · 23 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hallam?
Hallam sits in City of Casey (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 Hallam carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Hallam
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Hallam and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hallam?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,111 planning permit applications in Hallam since 2007, with 482 permits issued and 849 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 Casey supports in Hallam.
What can I build in Hallam?
What you can build in Hallam — 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 Hallam, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hallam in?
Properties in Hallam 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 Hallam. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hallam?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hallam 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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