Planning Zones & Controls in Launching Place, Victoria

Launching Place is located within Yarra Ranges Shire (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 Launching Place and the broader Yarra Ranges Shire area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Launching Place may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
VPOVegetation Protection Overlay
HOHeritage Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay

Planning permit activity in Launching Place

Real application data for Launching Place from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what Yarra Ranges Shire actually supports here.

334

applications on record

130

permits issued

53

new dwellings proposed

84%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications117233021

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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Launching Place?

Launching Place sits in Yarra Ranges Shire (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 Launching Place carry heritage and bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Launching Place?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 334 planning permit applications in Launching Place since 2006, with 130 permits issued and 53 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Yarra Ranges Shire supports in Launching Place.

What can I build in Launching Place?

What you can build in Launching Place — 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 Launching Place, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Launching Place in?

Properties in Launching Place are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Launching Place. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Launching Place?

Whether you need a planning approval in Launching Place 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.