Planning Zones & Controls in Thornhill Park, Victoria
Thornhill Park is located within City of Melton (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 Thornhill Park and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Thornhill Park 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 Thornhill Park
Real application data for Thornhill Park from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2017. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
83
applications on record
56
permits issued
81
new dwellings proposed
79%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 35 | 16 | 11 | 11 |
Notable recent applications
Staged multi lot subdivision and the creation of reserves and easement s
1053-1083 mount cottrell road thornhill park 3335 · 2021 · Approved · 290 lots
Staged multi lot residential subdivision, and the creation, variation or removal of easements and/or restricti
4 iramoo circuit thornhill park 3335 · 2022 · Approved · 213 lots
Multi-lot staged subdivision, creation of reserves and removal of nati ve vegetation
1025-1051 mount cottrell road · 2019 · Approved · 127 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Thornhill Park?
Thornhill Park sits in City of Melton (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 Thornhill Park carry flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Thornhill Park
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Thornhill Park and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Thornhill Park?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 83 planning permit applications in Thornhill Park since 2017, with 56 permits issued and 81 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 Melton supports in Thornhill Park.
What can I build in Thornhill Park?
What you can build in Thornhill Park — 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 Thornhill Park, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Thornhill Park in?
Properties in Thornhill Park are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Thornhill Park. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Thornhill Park?
Whether you need a planning approval in Thornhill Park 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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