Planning Zones & Controls in Ormond, Victoria
Ormond is located within City of Glen Eira (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 Ormond and the broader City of Glen Eira area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ormond 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 Ormond
Real application data for Ormond from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1972. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Glen Eira actually supports here.
1,244
applications on record
466
permits issued
1,454
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 44 | 66 | 77 | 87 |
Notable recent applications
S72 amendment: to amend several `pre-commencement¿ permit conditions (conditions 1, 3, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
1, 1a, 1b newham grove · 2021 · Approved · 272 dwellings
Construction of a building and construct and carry out works
1, 1a, 1b newham grove · 2020 · Approved · 272 dwellings
Buildings and works for the construction of a residential aged care facility
42 lillimur road · 2020 · Approved · 26 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ormond?
Ormond sits in City of Glen Eira (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 Ormond carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Ormond
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ormond and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ormond?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,244 planning permit applications in Ormond since 1972, with 466 permits issued and 1,454 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 Glen Eira supports in Ormond.
What can I build in Ormond?
What you can build in Ormond — 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 Ormond, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ormond in?
Properties in Ormond 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 Ormond. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ormond?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ormond 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.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in City of Glen Eira:
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