Planning Zones & Controls in Officer South, Victoria
Officer South is located within Shire of Cardinia (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 Officer South and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Officer South 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 Officer South
Real application data for Officer South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2011. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.
74
applications on record
55
permits issued
588
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision of land, buildings and works and, removal of existing waterbodies
Cardinia road officer south 3809 · 2022 · Approved · 500 lots
Subdivision of the land in stages and the development of multi-dwellings in stages including ancillary clubhou
Centenary boulevard · 2019 · Approved · 170 dwellings
Subdivision of the land in stages and the development of multi-dwellings in stages including ancillary clubhou
Centenary boulevard officer south 3809 · 2019 · Approved · 170 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Officer South?
Officer South sits in Shire of Cardinia (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 Officer South carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Officer South
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Officer South and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Officer South?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 74 planning permit applications in Officer South since 2011, with 55 permits issued and 588 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Shire of Cardinia supports in Officer South.
What can I build in Officer South?
What you can build in Officer South — 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 Officer South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Officer South in?
Properties in Officer South are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Officer South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Officer South?
Whether you need a planning approval in Officer South 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.