Planning Zones & Controls in Templestowe Lower, Victoria

Templestowe Lower 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 Lower and the broader City of Manningham area.

Overlays & controls

Properties in Templestowe Lower may be affected by one or more of the following overlays / codes, which add extra planning controls on top of the zone.

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Planning permit activity in Templestowe Lower

Real application data for Templestowe Lower from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.

870

applications on record

563

permits issued

1,969

new dwellings proposed

90%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications267281102117

Notable recent applications

13 lot subdivision

146 templestowe road · 2019 · Approved · 13 dwellings · 13 lots

Amendment to planning permit pl17/027673 by internal modifications and the provision of a swimming pool and as

142-144 templestowe road · 2020 · Approved · 13 dwellings · 13 lots

12 lot subdivision

3 venn mews · 2019 · Approved · 12 dwellings · 12 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Lower?

Templestowe Lower 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 Lower carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

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Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Templestowe Lower and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Templestowe Lower?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 870 planning permit applications in Templestowe Lower since 2006, with 563 permits issued and 1,969 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 Lower.

What can I build in Templestowe Lower?

What you can build in Templestowe Lower — 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 Lower, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.

What planning zone is Templestowe Lower in?

Properties in Templestowe Lower 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 Lower. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Templestowe Lower?

Whether you need a planning approval in Templestowe Lower 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.