Planning Zones & Controls in Oak Park, Victoria
Oak Park is located within City of Merri-bek (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 Oak Park and the broader City of Merri-bek area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Oak Park 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 Oak Park
Real application data for Oak Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Merri-bek actually supports here.
884
applications on record
411
permits issued
1,347
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 10 | 42 | 47 | 60 | 64 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of a multi storey building containing 35 dwellings
234 waterloo road oak park 3046 · 2021 · Approved · 35 dwellings
Construction of a part 3 / part 4 storey building, comprising of 5 shops and 14 dwellings and reduction in the
111 snell grove · 2020 · Approved · 20 dwellings
Develop the land by the construction of 12 double-storey dwellings over three lots, alter access to a road zo
650 pascoe vale road · 2019 · Approved · 9 dwellings · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Oak Park?
Oak Park sits in City of Merri-bek (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 Oak Park carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Oak Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Oak Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Oak Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 884 planning permit applications in Oak Park since 2004, with 411 permits issued and 1,347 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 Merri-bek supports in Oak Park.
What can I build in Oak Park?
What you can build in Oak Park — 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 Oak Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Oak Park in?
Properties in Oak Park are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Oak Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Oak Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Oak Park 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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