Planning Zones & Controls in Maribyrnong, Victoria
Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong and the broader City of Maribyrnong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong
Real application data for Maribyrnong from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maribyrnong actually supports here.
640
applications on record
78
permits issued
2,652
new dwellings proposed
72%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 29 | 6 | 15 | 12 |
Notable recent applications
Multiple dwellings (2+) and waiving of car parking requirement construction of a multi storey mixed use buildi
14-16 williamson road · 2019 · No permit issued · 165 dwellings
Display of internally illuminated electronic promotional signage (tels tra next generation phonebooth)
1/169 rosamond road · 2020 · No permit issued · 127 lots
Use and development of the land for a mixed use multiple storey buildi ng comprising dwellings and retail prem
13 thomas holmes street · 2021 · No permit issued · 82 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Maribyrnong?
Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Maribyrnong?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 640 planning permit applications in Maribyrnong since 2006, with 78 permits issued and 2,652 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 Maribyrnong.
What can I build in Maribyrnong?
What you can build in Maribyrnong — 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 Maribyrnong, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Maribyrnong in?
Properties in Maribyrnong 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 Maribyrnong. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Maribyrnong?
Whether you need a planning approval in Maribyrnong 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.
Nearby suburbs
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