Planning Zones & Controls in Jacana, Victoria
Jacana is located within City of Hume (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 Jacana and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Jacana 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 Jacana
Real application data for Jacana from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
311
applications on record
137
permits issued
340
new dwellings proposed
90%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 16 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 21 |
Notable recent applications
Development of 7 units over two lots
1 sunset bvd jacana 3047 · 2022 · Approved · 7 dwellings
Amendment to p22400.01 (issued for the development of a triple storey building, the use of the land for four a
16 emu pde jacana 3047 · 2022 · Approved · 6 dwellings
The development of four (4) double storey dwellings and two (2) single storey dwellings
6 bliburg st · 2019 · No permit issued · 5 dwellings
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Jacana?
Jacana sits in City of Hume (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 Jacana carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Jacana
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Jacana and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Jacana?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 311 planning permit applications in Jacana since 2007, with 137 permits issued and 340 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 Hume supports in Jacana.
What can I build in Jacana?
What you can build in Jacana — 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 Jacana, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Jacana in?
Properties in Jacana are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Jacana. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Jacana?
Whether you need a planning approval in Jacana 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.