Planning Zones & Controls in Hawthorn, Victoria
Hawthorn is located within City of Boroondara (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 Hawthorn and the broader City of Boroondara area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hawthorn 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 Hawthorn
Real application data for Hawthorn from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1999. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Boroondara actually supports here.
4,294
applications on record
1,511
permits issued
4,442
new dwellings proposed
88%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 30 | 201 | 274 | 234 | 217 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision of land into 52 lots and removal of easement in accordance with previously approved development
625-627 glenferrie road · 2019 · Approved · 52 lots
(s72 amendment to the permit preamble, conditions 1a and 15 and endorsed plans by decreasing the number of apa
538-542 burwood road · 2020 · Approved · 18 dwellings · 22 lots
Demolition of a fence and construction of a three storey building above basement car parking comprising 26 apa
364 auburn road · 2020 · No permit issued · 25 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hawthorn?
Hawthorn sits in City of Boroondara (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 Hawthorn carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Hawthorn
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Hawthorn and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hawthorn?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 4,294 planning permit applications in Hawthorn since 1999, with 1,511 permits issued and 4,442 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 Boroondara supports in Hawthorn.
What can I build in Hawthorn?
What you can build in Hawthorn — 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 Hawthorn, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hawthorn in?
Properties in Hawthorn are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Hawthorn. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hawthorn?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hawthorn 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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