Planning Zones & Controls in Springvale, Victoria
Springvale is located within City of Greater Dandenong (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 Springvale and the broader City of Greater Dandenong area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Springvale 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 Springvale
Real application data for Springvale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1998. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Greater Dandenong actually supports here.
2,154
applications on record
802
permits issued
3,494
new dwellings proposed
80%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 36 | 133 | 118 | 139 | 161 |
Notable recent applications
Amend to: change of use (materials recycling)
1588 centre road · 2019 · No permit issued · 300 dwellings
Construction of a six storey mixed-use building above two levels of carparking, use of the land for the purpos
22 st johns avenue springvale 3171 · 2022 · Approved · 48 dwellings
Subdivision of the land into forty three (43) lots spear
830-850 princes highway · 2020 · Approved · 43 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Springvale?
Springvale sits in City of Greater Dandenong (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 Springvale carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Springvale
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Springvale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Springvale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,154 planning permit applications in Springvale since 1998, with 802 permits issued and 3,494 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 Greater Dandenong supports in Springvale.
What can I build in Springvale?
What you can build in Springvale — 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 Springvale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Springvale in?
Properties in Springvale 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 Springvale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Springvale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Springvale 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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