Planning Zones & Controls in Heathmont, Victoria
Heathmont is located within City of Maroondah (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 Heathmont and the broader City of Maroondah area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Heathmont 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 Heathmont
Real application data for Heathmont from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maroondah actually supports here.
1,667
applications on record
652
permits issued
668
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 100 | 142 | 100 | 138 |
Notable recent applications
Use and development of land with a four-storey building containing a medical centre, retail premises (shop), f
165-165a canterbury road · 2020 · Approved · 26 lots
Construction of 17 double storey dwellings and associated removal of vegetation
42-44 marlborough road · 2019 · Approved · 16 dwellings
Subdivision of the land into 18 lots
Balance frances street · 2019 · Approved · 18 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Heathmont?
Heathmont sits in City of Maroondah (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:
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Heathmont and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Heathmont?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,667 planning permit applications in Heathmont since 2007, with 652 permits issued and 668 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 Maroondah supports in Heathmont.
What can I build in Heathmont?
What you can build in Heathmont — 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 Heathmont, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Heathmont in?
Properties in Heathmont are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Heathmont. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Heathmont?
Whether you need a planning approval in Heathmont 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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