Planning Zones & Controls in Lower Plenty, Victoria
Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty
Real application data for Lower Plenty from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
544
applications on record
232
permits issued
78
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 37 | 54 | 48 | 45 |
Notable recent applications
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 and other vegetation removal construct a second dwelling on a lot, with ass
70 old eltham road · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 and demolition and other vegetation use of land as a child care centre, bui
154 main road · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings
Land subdivision (1-9 lots) 2 lot subdivision
150 main road · 2019 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lower Plenty?
Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lower Plenty
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lower Plenty and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lower Plenty?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 544 planning permit applications in Lower Plenty since 2005, with 232 permits issued and 78 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 Lower Plenty.
What can I build in Lower Plenty?
What you can build in Lower Plenty — 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 Lower Plenty, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lower Plenty in?
Properties in Lower Plenty 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 Lower Plenty. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lower Plenty?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lower Plenty 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.