Planning Zones & Controls in Mitcham, Victoria
Mitcham is located within City of Whitehorse (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 Mitcham and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Mitcham 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 Mitcham
Real application data for Mitcham from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
1,998
applications on record
883
permits issued
1,279
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 19 | 126 | 155 | 174 | 159 |
Notable recent applications
Fifty- five lot subdivision and removal of easement e-3 ps425700b
14-16 simla street · 2020 · Approved · 55 lots
Construction of eighteen, two-storey dwellings with basement car park, associated tree removal and pruning, bu
20 harrison street · 2020 · Approved · 14 dwellings
Nineteen lot subdivision
8-10 monomeeth drive · 2019 · Approved · 19 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Mitcham?
Mitcham sits in City of Whitehorse (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 Mitcham carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Mitcham
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Mitcham and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Mitcham?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,998 planning permit applications in Mitcham since 2003, with 883 permits issued and 1,279 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 Whitehorse supports in Mitcham.
What can I build in Mitcham?
What you can build in Mitcham — 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 Mitcham, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Mitcham in?
Properties in Mitcham are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Mitcham. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Mitcham?
Whether you need a planning approval in Mitcham 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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