Planning Zones & Controls in Toolern Vale, Victoria
Toolern Vale 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 Toolern Vale and the broader City of Melton area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Toolern Vale 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 Toolern Vale
Real application data for Toolern Vale from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2000. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Melton actually supports here.
245
applications on record
108
permits issued
23
new dwellings proposed
91%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Notable recent applications
Two lot subdivision
273-363 mccorkells road toolern vale 3337 · 2021 · No permit issued · 2 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Toolern Vale?
Toolern Vale 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 Toolern Vale carry flood 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 Toolern Vale and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Toolern Vale?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 245 planning permit applications in Toolern Vale since 2000, with 108 permits issued and 23 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 Toolern Vale.
What can I build in Toolern Vale?
What you can build in Toolern Vale — 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 Toolern Vale, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Toolern Vale in?
Properties in Toolern Vale 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 Toolern Vale. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Toolern Vale?
Whether you need a planning approval in Toolern Vale 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.