Planning Zones & Controls in Lysterfield South, Victoria
Lysterfield South is located within City of Casey (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 South and the broader City of Casey area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Lysterfield South 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 South
Real application data for Lysterfield South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2009. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Casey actually supports here.
55
applications on record
32
permits issued
4
new dwellings proposed
76%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
Notable recent applications
Five lot subdivision
12 oaks court · 2019 · No permit issued · 5 lots
Four lot subdivision
12 oaks court lysterfield south 3156 · 2022 · Approved · 4 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lysterfield South?
Lysterfield South sits in City of Casey (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 South carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Lysterfield South
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Lysterfield South and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Lysterfield South?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 55 planning permit applications in Lysterfield South since 2009, with 32 permits issued and 4 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 Casey supports in Lysterfield South.
What can I build in Lysterfield South?
What you can build in Lysterfield South — 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 South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Lysterfield South in?
Properties in Lysterfield South 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 Lysterfield South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Lysterfield South?
Whether you need a planning approval in Lysterfield South 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.