Planning Zones & Controls in North Melbourne, Victoria
North Melbourne is located within City of Melbourne (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 North Melbourne and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne
Real application data for North Melbourne from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
2,251
applications on record
830
permits issued
10,666
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 20 | 120 | 124 | 155 | 155 |
Notable recent applications
Stage 2 of a multi-staged master planned redevelopment comprising three (3) buildings (buildings c-e), which i
59-101 alfred street · 2021 · Approved · 416 dwellings
- use and development of the land for the purposes of 'retail premises' within the mixed use zone; - construct
139-149 boundary road · 2021 · Approved · 281 dwellings
Partial demolition, construction of two apartment buildings including ground floor retail use, use of the omni
36-58 macaulay road · 2020 · Approved · 177 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 North Melbourne?
North Melbourne sits in City of Melbourne (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 North Melbourne carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in North Melbourne
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in North Melbourne and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in North Melbourne?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,251 planning permit applications in North Melbourne since 2002, with 830 permits issued and 10,666 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 Melbourne supports in North Melbourne.
What can I build in North Melbourne?
What you can build in North Melbourne — 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 North Melbourne, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is North Melbourne in?
Properties in North Melbourne are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within North Melbourne. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in North Melbourne?
Whether you need a planning approval in North Melbourne 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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