Planning Zones & Controls in Taylors Lakes, Victoria
Taylors Lakes 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 Taylors Lakes and the broader City of Brimbank area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Taylors Lakes 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 Taylors Lakes
Real application data for Taylors Lakes 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.
171
applications on record
48
permits issued
109
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 10 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 6 |
Notable recent applications
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of eight (8) double storey dwellings
18-24 robertsons road · 2021 · Approved · 8 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of five (5) double storey dwellings
3 thorogood ct · 2019 · Approved · 4 dwellings
Multi unit residential development and ppar-multi dwelling construction of three (3) double storey dwellings
16a robertsons road · 2021 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Taylors Lakes?
Taylors Lakes 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 Taylors Lakes carry heritage and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Taylors Lakes
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Taylors Lakes and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Taylors Lakes?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 171 planning permit applications in Taylors Lakes since 2001, with 48 permits issued and 109 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 Taylors Lakes.
What can I build in Taylors Lakes?
What you can build in Taylors Lakes — 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 Taylors Lakes, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Taylors Lakes in?
Properties in Taylors Lakes 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 Taylors Lakes. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Taylors Lakes?
Whether you need a planning approval in Taylors Lakes 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.