Planning Zones & Controls in Ivanhoe, Victoria
Ivanhoe is located within City of Banyule (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 Ivanhoe and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe
Real application data for Ivanhoe from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
1,376
applications on record
569
permits issued
1,100
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 8 | 98 | 123 | 93 | 107 |
Notable recent applications
Land subdivision (1-9 lots) 236 lot subdivision comprising of 1 retail lot, 234 apartment lots & creation
37-63 bell street · 2020 · Approved · 127 lots
More than 10 new dwellings and other vegetation removal development of an apartment building in the grz and dd
24 lower heidelberg road · 2019 · No permit issued · 56 dwellings
Land subdivision (10+ lots) 35 lot subdivision
15 livingstone street · 2019 · Approved · 35 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe sits in City of Banyule (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 Ivanhoe carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Ivanhoe
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ivanhoe and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ivanhoe?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,376 planning permit applications in Ivanhoe since 2004, with 569 permits issued and 1,100 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 Banyule supports in Ivanhoe.
What can I build in Ivanhoe?
What you can build in Ivanhoe — 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 Ivanhoe, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ivanhoe in?
Properties in Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ivanhoe?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ivanhoe 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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