Planning Zones & Controls in Lysterfield, Victoria
Lysterfield is located within City of Knox (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 Lysterfield and the broader City of Knox area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lysterfield 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 Lysterfield
Real application data for Lysterfield from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Knox actually supports here.
779
applications on record
233
permits issued
185
new dwellings proposed
80%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 7 | 39 | 44 | 18 | 42 |
Notable recent applications
Development of the land for seven double storey and nine single storey dwellings (total 16 dwellings) and 16 l
24 rathgar road · 2019 · Approved · 17 dwellings · 17 lots
Subdivision of land into 18 lots and removal of native vegetation
32 major crescent lysterfield 3156 · 2022 · Approved · 25 lots
The construction of twelve (12) dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a road zone category 1
147 napoleon road · 2020 · Approved · 11 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lysterfield?
Lysterfield sits in City of Knox (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 Lysterfield carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lysterfield
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lysterfield and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lysterfield?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 779 planning permit applications in Lysterfield since 2004, with 233 permits issued and 185 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 Knox supports in Lysterfield.
What can I build in Lysterfield?
What you can build in Lysterfield — 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 Lysterfield, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lysterfield in?
Properties in Lysterfield are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Lysterfield. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lysterfield?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lysterfield 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.