Planning Zones & Controls in Ringwood, Victoria
Ringwood is located within City of Maroondah (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 Ringwood and the broader City of Maroondah area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Ringwood 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 Ringwood
Real application data for Ringwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maroondah actually supports here.
3,510
applications on record
1,471
permits issued
5,772
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 22 | 188 | 283 | 265 | 319 |
Notable recent applications
Staged construction of mixed use buildings, use of land for 338 dwellings, alteration of access to a transport
93 maroondah highway ringwood 3134 · 2022 · No permit issued · 332 dwellings
Construction of a mixed use building and associated works in the commercial 1 zone and the design and developm
293 maroondah highway · 2019 · Approved · 98 dwellings
Construction of an apartment development comprising a seven storey building plus basement for 60 apartments, v
8 montgomery street · 2020 · No permit issued · 72 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Ringwood?
Ringwood sits in City of Maroondah (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:
Check your property in Ringwood
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Ringwood and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Ringwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 3,510 planning permit applications in Ringwood since 2006, with 1,471 permits issued and 5,772 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 Maroondah supports in Ringwood.
What can I build in Ringwood?
What you can build in Ringwood — 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 Ringwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Ringwood in?
Properties in Ringwood 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 Ringwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Ringwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Ringwood 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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