Planning Zones & Controls in Healesville, Victoria
Healesville is located within Yarra Ranges Shire (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 Healesville and the broader Yarra Ranges Shire area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Healesville 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 Healesville
Real application data for Healesville from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what Yarra Ranges Shire actually supports here.
1,967
applications on record
732
permits issued
530
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 24 | 98 | 138 | 102 | 129 |
Notable recent applications
Buildings and works to construct six dwellings, six lot subdivision, vegetation removal and removal of vegetat
5 elamo road · 2019 · Approved · 5 dwellings · 5 lots
Ten (10) lot subdivision in two stages in accordance with clause 32.09-2 and 43.02-1 and tree removal in accor
55-61 maroondah highway healesville 3777 · 2021 · Approved · 10 lots
Buildings and works to construct four dwellings and four lot subdivision
5 crowley road · 2020 · No permit issued · 4 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Healesville?
Healesville sits in Yarra Ranges Shire (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 Healesville carry heritage and bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Healesville
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Healesville and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Healesville?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,967 planning permit applications in Healesville since 2006, with 732 permits issued and 530 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Yarra Ranges Shire supports in Healesville.
What can I build in Healesville?
What you can build in Healesville — 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 Healesville, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Healesville in?
Properties in Healesville are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Healesville. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Healesville?
Whether you need a planning approval in Healesville 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.
Nearby suburbs
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