Planning Zones & Controls in Parkville, Victoria
Parkville is located within City of Melbourne (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 Parkville and the broader City of Melbourne area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Parkville 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 Parkville
Real application data for Parkville from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melbourne actually supports here.
704
applications on record
250
permits issued
756
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 4 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 61 |
Notable recent applications
17 lot subdivision generally in accordance with the accompanying plan ps808274h
65 manningham street · 2019 · Approved · 17 lots
Four lot subdivision based on development permit and endorsed drawings ps826633d
81 manningham street · 2020 · No permit issued · 4 lots
Section 32 registered plan
12-14 st georges grove · 2020 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Parkville?
Parkville sits in City of Melbourne (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 Parkville carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Parkville
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Parkville and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Parkville?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 704 planning permit applications in Parkville since 2000, with 250 permits issued and 756 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 Melbourne supports in Parkville.
What can I build in Parkville?
What you can build in Parkville — 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 Parkville, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Parkville in?
Properties in Parkville are commonly located in the Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z), Mixed Use Zone (MUZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Parkville. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Parkville?
Whether you need a planning approval in Parkville 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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