Planning Zones & Controls in Manor Lakes, Victoria
Manor Lakes is located within City of Wyndham (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 Manor Lakes and the broader City of Wyndham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Manor Lakes 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 Manor Lakes
Real application data for Manor Lakes from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2016. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Wyndham actually supports here.
88
applications on record
74
permits issued
43
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 10 | 22 | 12 | 26 |
Notable recent applications
Multi-lot residential subdivision.
1005 ballan road · 2021 · Approved · 1100 lots
Staged subdivision of the land and creation of reserves and restrictions.
1005 ballan road · 2021 · Approved · 569 lots
Staged multi lot subdivision and creation of reserves and restrictions.
955 ballan road manor lakes 3024 · 2021 · Approved · 491 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Manor Lakes?
Manor Lakes sits in City of Wyndham (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 Manor Lakes carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Manor Lakes
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Manor Lakes and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Manor Lakes?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 88 planning permit applications in Manor Lakes since 2016, with 74 permits issued and 43 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 Wyndham supports in Manor Lakes.
What can I build in Manor Lakes?
What you can build in Manor Lakes — 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 Manor Lakes, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Manor Lakes in?
Properties in Manor Lakes 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 Manor Lakes. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Manor Lakes?
Whether you need a planning approval in Manor Lakes 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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