Planning Zones & Controls in Pakenham, Victoria
Pakenham 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 Pakenham and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Pakenham 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 Pakenham
Real application data for Pakenham from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1995. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.
3,083
applications on record
1,389
permits issued
4,652
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 60 | 278 | 234 | 216 | 267 |
Notable recent applications
Amendment to t170261 to allow the development in stages, amend plans and permit conditions
Station street pakenham 3810 · 2019 · Approved · 132 dwellings
Staged, multi lot subdivision and creation of easements
Bianca court · 2019 · Approved · 60 dwellings · 60 lots
Amendments to planning permit t200104 to amend permit conditions to allow for a statement of compliance to be
90-96 ahern road pakenham 3810 · 2021 · Approved · 53 dwellings · 53 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Pakenham?
Pakenham 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 Pakenham carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Pakenham
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Pakenham and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Pakenham?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,083 planning permit applications in Pakenham since 1995, with 1,389 permits issued and 4,652 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 Pakenham.
What can I build in Pakenham?
What you can build in Pakenham — 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 Pakenham, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Pakenham in?
Properties in Pakenham 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 Pakenham. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Pakenham?
Whether you need a planning approval in Pakenham 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 Shire of Cardinia:
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