Planning Zones & Controls in Lalor, Victoria
Lalor 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 Lalor and the broader City of Whittlesea area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lalor 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 Lalor
Real application data for Lalor from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whittlesea actually supports here.
983
applications on record
352
permits issued
1,250
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 18 | 63 | 67 | 75 | 90 |
Notable recent applications
Change of use (including car parking) use of the land for amusement parlour
33 may road · 2020 · Approved · 30 lots
Construction of 17 dwellings, reduction in car parking requirements an construction of 17 dwellings, reduction
77 mosaic drive · 2020 · Approved · 17 dwellings
Subdivision of land multi lot subdivision
127b gillwell road · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lalor?
Lalor 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 Lalor carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lalor
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lalor and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lalor?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 983 planning permit applications in Lalor since 2003, with 352 permits issued and 1,250 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 Lalor.
What can I build in Lalor?
What you can build in Lalor — 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 Lalor, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lalor in?
Properties in Lalor 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 Lalor. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lalor?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lalor 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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