Planning Zones & Controls in Tonimbuk, Victoria

Tonimbuk is located within Shire of Cardinia (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 Tonimbuk and the broader Shire of Cardinia area.

Overlays & controls

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

DPODevelopment Plan Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
LSIOLand Subject to Inundation Overlay

Planning permit activity in Tonimbuk

Real application data for Tonimbuk from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 1994. Local decisions are the best guide to what Shire of Cardinia actually supports here.

90

applications on record

52

permits issued

17

new dwellings proposed

88%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications1815222

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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Tonimbuk?

Tonimbuk sits in Shire of Cardinia (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 Tonimbuk carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Tonimbuk?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 90 planning permit applications in Tonimbuk since 1994, with 52 permits issued and 17 new dwellings proposed across all applications. The register's public extract runs to mid-2023; recent local decisions are a strong guide to what Shire of Cardinia supports in Tonimbuk.

What can I build in Tonimbuk?

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

What planning zone is Tonimbuk in?

Properties in Tonimbuk are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Urban Growth Zone (UGZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Green Wedge Zone (GWZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Tonimbuk. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Tonimbuk?

Whether you need a planning approval in Tonimbuk 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.