Planning Zones & Controls in Hawthorn Vic, Victoria

Hawthorn Vic 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 Vic and the broader City of Boroondara area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Hawthorn Vic may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

HOHeritage Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
VPOVegetation Protection Overlay

Planning permit activity in Hawthorn Vic

Real application data for Hawthorn Vic from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Boroondara actually supports here.

204

applications on record

0

permits issued

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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Vic?

Hawthorn Vic 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 Vic 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 Vic and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Hawthorn Vic?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 204 planning permit applications in Hawthorn Vic since 2007, with 0 permits issued. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what City of Boroondara supports in Hawthorn Vic.

What can I build in Hawthorn Vic?

What you can build in Hawthorn Vic — 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 Vic, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Hawthorn Vic in?

Properties in Hawthorn Vic 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 Vic. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Hawthorn Vic?

Whether you need a planning approval in Hawthorn Vic 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.