Planning Zones & Controls in St Albans, Victoria
St Albans is located within City of Brimbank (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 St Albans and the broader City of Brimbank area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in St Albans 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 St Albans
Real application data for St Albans from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2001. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Brimbank actually supports here.
1,144
applications on record
328
permits issued
877
new dwellings proposed
87%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 39 | 29 | 48 | 68 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of a five (5) storey building containi
13 west esplanade · 2020 · Approved · 53 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and car parking reduction and ppar- amendment to the endorsed plans for a f
21 albert cres · 2019 · Approved · 21 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of thirteen (13) triple storey dwellin
23 victoria crescent · 2021 · No permit issued · 13 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 St Albans?
St Albans sits in City of Brimbank (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 St Albans carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in St Albans
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in St Albans and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in St Albans?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,144 planning permit applications in St Albans since 2001, with 328 permits issued and 877 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 Brimbank supports in St Albans.
What can I build in St Albans?
What you can build in St Albans — 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 St Albans, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is St Albans in?
Properties in St Albans are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within St Albans. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in St Albans?
Whether you need a planning approval in St Albans 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.