Planning Zones & Controls in Patterson Lakes, Victoria
Patterson Lakes is located within City of Kingston (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 Patterson Lakes and the broader City of Kingston area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Patterson Lakes 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 Patterson Lakes
Real application data for Patterson Lakes from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2005. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Kingston actually supports here.
629
applications on record
175
permits issued
348
new dwellings proposed
92%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 5 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
Notable recent applications
Extension to the existing dwelling
12 2-20 gladesville boulevard · 2021 · Approved · 26 lots
Subdivide the land into fourteen (14) lots
98 gladesville boulevard · 2021 · Approved · 14 lots
The development of two (2) dwellings
8 cullen court patterson lakes 3197 · 2022 · Approved · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Patterson Lakes?
Patterson Lakes sits in City of Kingston (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 Patterson Lakes carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Patterson Lakes
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Patterson Lakes and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Patterson Lakes?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 629 planning permit applications in Patterson Lakes since 2005, with 175 permits issued and 348 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 Kingston supports in Patterson Lakes.
What can I build in Patterson Lakes?
What you can build in Patterson Lakes — 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 Patterson Lakes, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Patterson Lakes in?
Properties in Patterson Lakes are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z), Industrial 2 Zone (IN2Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Patterson Lakes. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Patterson Lakes?
Whether you need a planning approval in Patterson Lakes 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.