Planning Zones & Controls in Sunbury, Victoria
Sunbury is located within City of Hume (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 Sunbury and the broader City of Hume area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Sunbury 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 Sunbury
Real application data for Sunbury from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2002. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Hume actually supports here.
2,204
applications on record
753
permits issued
1,646
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 53 | 145 | 121 | 127 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi-lot residential subdivision
45 gellies rd sunbury 3429 · 2021 · Approved · 742 lots
Multiple lot staged subdivision and removal of easements
38 shepherds lane · 2021 · Approved · 471 lots
Multi lot subdivision
35 redstone hill rd sunbury 3429 · 2022 · Approved · 441 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Sunbury?
Sunbury sits in City of Hume (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 Sunbury carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Sunbury
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Sunbury and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Sunbury?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,204 planning permit applications in Sunbury since 2002, with 753 permits issued and 1,646 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 Hume supports in Sunbury.
What can I build in Sunbury?
What you can build in Sunbury — 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 Sunbury, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Sunbury in?
Properties in Sunbury are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Industrial 1 Zone (IN1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Sunbury. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Sunbury?
Whether you need a planning approval in Sunbury 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.
Nearby suburbs
Other suburbs in City of Hume:
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