Planning Zones & Controls in Oaklands Junction, Victoria
Oaklands Junction is located within City of Hume (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 Oaklands Junction and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Oaklands Junction 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 Oaklands Junction
Real application data for Oaklands Junction from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
84
applications on record
43
permits issued
11
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Oaklands Junction?
Oaklands Junction sits in City of Hume (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 Oaklands Junction carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Oaklands Junction
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Oaklands Junction and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Oaklands Junction?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 84 planning permit applications in Oaklands Junction since 2007, with 43 permits issued and 11 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 Hume supports in Oaklands Junction.
What can I build in Oaklands Junction?
What you can build in Oaklands Junction — 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 Oaklands Junction, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Oaklands Junction in?
Properties in Oaklands Junction are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Oaklands Junction. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Oaklands Junction?
Whether you need a planning approval in Oaklands Junction 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.