Planning Zones & Controls in The Basin, Victoria
The Basin is located within City of Knox (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 The Basin and the broader City of Knox area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in The Basin 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 The Basin
Real application data for The Basin from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Knox actually supports here.
1,010
applications on record
295
permits issued
84
new dwellings proposed
85%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 47 | 58 | 41 | 62 |
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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 The Basin?
The Basin sits in City of Knox (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 The Basin carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in The Basin
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in The Basin and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in The Basin?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,010 planning permit applications in The Basin since 2007, with 295 permits issued and 84 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 Knox supports in The Basin.
What can I build in The Basin?
What you can build in The Basin — 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 The Basin, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is The Basin in?
Properties in The Basin are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within The Basin. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in The Basin?
Whether you need a planning approval in The Basin 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.