Planning Zones & Controls in Harkness, Victoria
Harkness is located within City of Melton (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 Harkness and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Harkness 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 Harkness
Real application data for Harkness from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2008. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
97
applications on record
89
permits issued
50
new dwellings proposed
94%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 32 |
Notable recent applications
Multi-lot subdivision and development and creation of reserves
559-583 coburns road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Six lot subdivision
40 lady penrhyn drive harkness 3337 · 2022 · Approved · 6 lots
Three lot subdivision
111 caitlyn drive · 2021 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Harkness?
Harkness sits in City of Melton (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 Harkness carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Harkness
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Harkness and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Harkness?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 97 planning permit applications in Harkness since 2008, with 89 permits issued and 50 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 Melton supports in Harkness.
What can I build in Harkness?
What you can build in Harkness — 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 Harkness, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Harkness in?
Properties in Harkness 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 Harkness. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Harkness?
Whether you need a planning approval in Harkness 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.