Planning Zones & Controls in Rockbank, Victoria
Rockbank is located within City of Melton (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 Rockbank and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Rockbank 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 Rockbank
Real application data for Rockbank from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
294
applications on record
148
permits issued
39
new dwellings proposed
79%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 6 | 25 | 10 | 14 | 13 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision, creation of reserves and subdivision of land adjacent to a road in a transport z
2279-2283 western highway rockbank 3335 · 2022 · Approved · 186 lots
Amendment to multi-lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves and removal of native vegetation
207-231 paynes road rockbank 3335 · 2021 · Approved · 139 lots
Multi lot residential subdivision and demolish and alter dry stone wal l
414-448 greigs road · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Rockbank?
Rockbank sits in City of Melton (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 Rockbank carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Rockbank
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Rockbank and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Rockbank?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 294 planning permit applications in Rockbank since 2000, with 148 permits issued and 39 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 Melton supports in Rockbank.
What can I build in Rockbank?
What you can build in Rockbank — 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 Rockbank, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Rockbank in?
Properties in Rockbank are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Rockbank. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Rockbank?
Whether you need a planning approval in Rockbank 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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