Planning Zones & Controls in Thornbury, Victoria
Thornbury is located within City of Darebin (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 Thornbury and the broader City of Darebin area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Thornbury 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 Thornbury
Real application data for Thornbury from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Darebin actually supports here.
2,038
applications on record
678
permits issued
4,288
new dwellings proposed
95%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 18 | 93 | 116 | 117 | 137 |
Notable recent applications
Twenty seven (27) lot subdivision as shown on the plans accompanying the application
1b matisi street · 2020 · Approved · 27 dwellings · 27 lots
A five (5) storey building (plus roof terrace and 2 basement levels) comprising 38 dwellings and a reduction t
531 st georges road · 2020 · Approved · 42 dwellings
Twenty (20) lot subdivision (staged) as shown on the plans accompanying the application
1b matisi street · 2020 · Approved · 20 dwellings · 21 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Thornbury?
Thornbury sits in City of Darebin (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 Thornbury carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Thornbury
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Thornbury and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Thornbury?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 2,038 planning permit applications in Thornbury since 2004, with 678 permits issued and 4,288 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 Darebin supports in Thornbury.
What can I build in Thornbury?
What you can build in Thornbury — 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 Thornbury, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Thornbury in?
Properties in Thornbury are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Thornbury. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Thornbury?
Whether you need a planning approval in Thornbury 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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