Planning Zones & Controls in Tarneit, Victoria
Tarneit is located within City of Wyndham (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 Tarneit and the broader City of Wyndham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Tarneit 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 Tarneit
Real application data for Tarneit from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Wyndham actually supports here.
1,638
applications on record
539
permits issued
1,234
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 15 | 84 | 72 | 72 | 125 |
Notable recent applications
Staged subdivision of land, creation of restriction, creation of easements, and building and works (constructi
85-87 sewells road tarneit 3029 · 2022 · Approved · 812 lots
Section 72 amendment ¿ alteration of subdivision layout and amendment of conditions 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 32 to 4
1135 leakes road · 2021 · Approved · 755 lots
Section 72 amendment ¿ alteration of subdivision layout (redesign of local street network, enlargement of wate
804 leakes road tarneit 3029 · 2021 · Approved · 519 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Tarneit?
Tarneit sits in City of Wyndham (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 Tarneit carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Tarneit
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Tarneit and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Tarneit?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,638 planning permit applications in Tarneit since 2003, with 539 permits issued and 1,234 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 Wyndham supports in Tarneit.
What can I build in Tarneit?
What you can build in Tarneit — 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 Tarneit, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Tarneit in?
Properties in Tarneit are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Tarneit. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Tarneit?
Whether you need a planning approval in Tarneit 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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