Planning Zones & Controls in Montmorency, Victoria
Montmorency is located within City of Banyule (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 Montmorency and the broader City of Banyule area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Montmorency 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 Montmorency
Real application data for Montmorency from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Banyule actually supports here.
1,161
applications on record
474
permits issued
244
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 107 | 134 | 84 | 82 |
Notable recent applications
Land subdivision (1-9 lots) eight lot subdivision
57-59 sherbourne road · 2020 · Approved · 8 lots
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 and other vegetation removal development of five (5) dwellings and vegetati
80 airlie road · 2019 · No permit issued · 5 dwellings
Greater 1 new dwelling but less 10 and other vegetation removal development of the land for the construction o
29 price avenue · 2021 · No permit issued · 4 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Montmorency?
Montmorency sits in City of Banyule (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 Montmorency 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 Montmorency?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,161 planning permit applications in Montmorency since 2006, with 474 permits issued and 244 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 Banyule supports in Montmorency.
What can I build in Montmorency?
What you can build in Montmorency — 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 Montmorency, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Montmorency in?
Properties in Montmorency 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 Montmorency. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Montmorency?
Whether you need a planning approval in Montmorency 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.