Planning Zones & Controls in Scoresby, Victoria
Scoresby is located within City of Knox (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 Scoresby and the broader City of Knox area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Scoresby 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 Scoresby
Real application data for Scoresby from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Knox actually supports here.
606
applications on record
245
permits issued
336
new dwellings proposed
86%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 12 | 30 | 32 | 45 | 50 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of twelve (12) dwellings on the land and change of access to a category 1 road
747 stud road · 2019 · Approved · 10 dwellings
Development of the land for twelve (12) double storey dwellings and alteration of access to a road zone catego
720 stud road · 2019 · Approved · 10 dwellings
Development of the land for twelve 3-storey dwellings and alteration to access from a transport zone 2
737 stud road scoresby 3179 · 2022 · Approved · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Scoresby?
Scoresby sits in City of Knox (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 Scoresby carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Scoresby
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Scoresby and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Scoresby?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 606 planning permit applications in Scoresby since 2007, with 245 permits issued and 336 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 Knox supports in Scoresby.
What can I build in Scoresby?
What you can build in Scoresby — 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 Scoresby, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Scoresby in?
Properties in Scoresby are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Scoresby. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Scoresby?
Whether you need a planning approval in Scoresby 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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