Planning Zones & Controls in Templestowe, Victoria
Templestowe is located within City of Manningham (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 Templestowe and the broader City of Manningham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Templestowe 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 Templestowe
Real application data for Templestowe from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.
1,613
applications on record
566
permits issued
2,594
new dwellings proposed
82%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 20 | 78 | 67 | 97 | 128 |
Notable recent applications
Amend permit number pl16/026099 (issued for use and development of a residential aged care facility (117 beds)
75 king street · 2019 · Approved · 117 dwellings · 117 lots
Buildings and works for the construction of a three-storey apartment building comprising 13 apartments
39 greenridge avenue · 2019 · Approved · 13 dwellings · 13 lots
Construction of six, two-storey dwellings and associated basement garage
21 glendale avenue · 2020 · Approved · 10 dwellings · 10 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Templestowe?
Templestowe sits in City of Manningham (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 Templestowe carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Templestowe
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Templestowe and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Templestowe?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,613 planning permit applications in Templestowe since 2003, with 566 permits issued and 2,594 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 Manningham supports in Templestowe.
What can I build in Templestowe?
What you can build in Templestowe — 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 Templestowe, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Templestowe in?
Properties in Templestowe are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Templestowe. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Templestowe?
Whether you need a planning approval in Templestowe 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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