Planning Zones & Controls in Maidstone, Victoria
Maidstone is located within City of Maribyrnong (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 Maidstone and the broader City of Maribyrnong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Maidstone 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 Maidstone
Real application data for Maidstone from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maribyrnong actually supports here.
794
applications on record
98
permits issued
2,378
new dwellings proposed
71%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 23 | 8 | 17 | 24 | 16 |
Notable recent applications
Multiple dwellings (2+)
82-96 hampstead road · 2019 · Approved · 157 dwellings
Construction of 3 storey, multi-dwelling development and alt to rz1 construction of three storey, multi-dwelli
45 ballarat road · 2019 · No permit issued · 9 dwellings
Construction of six dwellings on a lot construction of six dwellings on a lot
2 edmund street · 2019 · No permit issued · 6 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Maidstone?
Maidstone sits in City of Maribyrnong (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 Maidstone carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Maidstone
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Maidstone and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Maidstone?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 794 planning permit applications in Maidstone since 1995, with 98 permits issued and 2,378 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 Maribyrnong supports in Maidstone.
What can I build in Maidstone?
What you can build in Maidstone — 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 Maidstone, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Maidstone in?
Properties in Maidstone are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Maidstone. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Maidstone?
Whether you need a planning approval in Maidstone 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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