Planning Zones & Controls in Wantirna, Victoria
Wantirna is located within City of Knox (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 Wantirna and the broader City of Knox area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Wantirna 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 Wantirna
Real application data for Wantirna from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2006. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Knox actually supports here.
733
applications on record
301
permits issued
1,117
new dwellings proposed
84%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 9 | 55 | 42 | 58 | 54 |
Notable recent applications
The development of the land for 84 dwellings and alteration of access to a road in a road zone category 1
750 boronia road · 2019 · No permit issued · 82 dwellings
Development of the land for twenty (20) triple storey dwellings, thirty (30) double storey dwellings and one (
56 kingloch parade wantirna 3152 · 2021 · Approved · 51 dwellings
Fifty-nine (59) lot subdivision (approved unit site)
321 wantirna road · 2020 · Approved · 58 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Wantirna?
Wantirna sits in City of Knox (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 Wantirna carry bushfire controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Wantirna
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Wantirna and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Wantirna?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 733 planning permit applications in Wantirna since 2006, with 301 permits issued and 1,117 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 Knox supports in Wantirna.
What can I build in Wantirna?
What you can build in Wantirna — 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 Wantirna, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Wantirna in?
Properties in Wantirna are commonly located in the General Residential Zone (GRZ), Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Wantirna. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Wantirna?
Whether you need a planning approval in Wantirna 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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