Planning Zones & Controls in Hawthorn East, Victoria
Hawthorn East 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 East and the broader City of Boroondara area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Hawthorn East 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 East
Real application data for Hawthorn East from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Boroondara actually supports here.
1,952
applications on record
681
permits issued
5,024
new dwellings proposed
89%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 17 | 113 | 124 | 115 | 107 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision in accordance with approved development (stage 2 application)
47-53 camberwell road · 2019 · Approved · 127 lots
Subdivision of land into ninety one lots (91) in accordance with the previously approved development permit (
10 lilydale grove · 2020 · Approved · 91 lots
Staged subdivision into 89 lots and removal of easements (previously approved development
153 camberwell road · 2019 · Approved · 89 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Hawthorn East?
Hawthorn East 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 East 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 Hawthorn East and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Hawthorn East?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,952 planning permit applications in Hawthorn East since 2002, with 681 permits issued and 5,024 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 East.
What can I build in Hawthorn East?
What you can build in Hawthorn East — 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 East, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Hawthorn East in?
Properties in Hawthorn East 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 East. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Hawthorn East?
Whether you need a planning approval in Hawthorn East 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.