Planning Zones & Controls in Park Orchards, Victoria
Park Orchards is located within City of Manningham (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 Park Orchards and the broader City of Manningham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Park Orchards 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 Park Orchards
Real application data for Park Orchards from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.
1,111
applications on record
348
permits issued
460
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 53 | 63 | 57 | 67 |
Notable recent applications
Three lot subdivision and removal of exotic and native vegetation
64 knees road park orchards 3114 · 2022 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings · 3 lots
3 lot subdivision
92-94 smedley road · 2019 · No permit issued · 3 dwellings · 3 lots
3 (three) lot subdivision
92-94 smedley road · 2019 · No permit issued · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Park Orchards?
Park Orchards sits in City of Manningham (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 Park Orchards carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Park Orchards and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Park Orchards?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,111 planning permit applications in Park Orchards since 2005, with 348 permits issued and 460 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 Manningham supports in Park Orchards.
What can I build in Park Orchards?
What you can build in Park Orchards — 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 Park Orchards, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Park Orchards in?
Properties in Park Orchards are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Park Orchards. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Park Orchards?
Whether you need a planning approval in Park Orchards 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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