Planning Zones & Controls in Nunawading, Victoria
Nunawading 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 Nunawading and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Nunawading 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 Nunawading
Real application data for Nunawading from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1988. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
1,561
applications on record
685
permits issued
1,182
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 16 | 131 | 116 | 146 | 119 |
Notable recent applications
Amend permit number pl16/026068 (issued for construction of seven, two-storey dwellings) by raising the finish
24 oxford street · 2019 · Approved · 7 dwellings · 7 lots
Development of a four storey residential building containing twelve dwellings, tree removal and buildings and
40 station street · 2020 · Approved · 11 dwellings
Buildings and works for construction of 4 dwellings, vegetation removal, 4 lot subdivision and variation of ea
2 mount pleasant road nunawading 3131 · 2022 · Approved · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Nunawading?
Nunawading 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 Nunawading carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Nunawading
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Nunawading and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Nunawading?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,561 planning permit applications in Nunawading since 1988, with 685 permits issued and 1,182 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 Nunawading.
What can I build in Nunawading?
What you can build in Nunawading — 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 Nunawading, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Nunawading in?
Properties in Nunawading 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 Nunawading. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Nunawading?
Whether you need a planning approval in Nunawading 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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