Planning Zones & Controls in Humevale, Victoria
Humevale is located within City of Whittlesea (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 Humevale and the broader City of Whittlesea area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Humevale 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 Humevale
Real application data for Humevale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whittlesea actually supports here.
128
applications on record
32
permits issued
24
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Humevale?
Humevale sits in City of Whittlesea (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 Humevale carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Humevale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Humevale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Humevale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 128 planning permit applications in Humevale since 2007, with 32 permits issued and 24 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 Whittlesea supports in Humevale.
What can I build in Humevale?
What you can build in Humevale — 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 Humevale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Humevale in?
Properties in Humevale are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Humevale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Humevale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Humevale 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.