Planning Zones & Controls in Vermont, Victoria
Vermont is located within City of Whitehorse (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 Vermont and the broader City of Whitehorse area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Vermont 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 Vermont
Real application data for Vermont from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Whitehorse actually supports here.
849
applications on record
375
permits issued
421
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 12 | 75 | 87 | 70 | 70 |
Notable recent applications
Twenty-two lot subdivision
2a mcclares road · 2021 · Approved · 22 lots
The construction of eleven (11), two storey dwellings and associated vegetation removal within the significant
684 canterbury road · 2021 · Approved · 9 dwellings
Construction of six dwellings, alteration of access to a road in a road zone, category 1, buildings and works
27a boronia road · 2019 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 4 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Vermont?
Vermont sits in City of Whitehorse (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 Vermont carry heritage controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Vermont
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Vermont and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Vermont?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 849 planning permit applications in Vermont since 2006, with 375 permits issued and 421 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 Whitehorse supports in Vermont.
What can I build in Vermont?
What you can build in Vermont — 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 Vermont, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Vermont in?
Properties in Vermont 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 Vermont. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Vermont?
Whether you need a planning approval in Vermont 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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