Planning Zones & Controls in Sunshine, Victoria
Sunshine 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 Sunshine and the broader City of Brimbank area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Sunshine 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 Sunshine
Real application data for Sunshine from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Brimbank actually supports here.
468
applications on record
149
permits issued
530
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 1 | 38 | 21 | 18 | 28 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling multi dwelling development comprising 227 townhouse
99 derby road · 2021 · No permit issued · 288 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and car parking reduction and shop amendment to the planning permit for a m
32-36 sun cres · 2019 · Approved · 63 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of six (6) dwellings (five triple stor
44 station place · 2021 · Approved · 5 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Sunshine?
Sunshine 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 Sunshine carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Sunshine
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Sunshine and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Sunshine?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 468 planning permit applications in Sunshine since 2003, with 149 permits issued and 530 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 Sunshine.
What can I build in Sunshine?
What you can build in Sunshine — 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 Sunshine, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Sunshine in?
Properties in Sunshine 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 Sunshine. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Sunshine?
Whether you need a planning approval in Sunshine 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.