Planning Zones & Controls in Warrandyte, Victoria

Warrandyte is located within City of Manningham (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 Warrandyte and the broader City of Manningham area.

Overlays & controls

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

ESOEnvironmental Significance Overlay
SLOSignificant Landscape Overlay
DDODesign and Development Overlay
NCONeighbourhood Character Overlay
BMOBushfire Management Overlay

Planning permit activity in Warrandyte

Real application data for Warrandyte from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2004. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Manningham actually supports here.

1,293

applications on record

414

permits issued

537

new dwellings proposed

86%

of recorded outcomes got a permit

Year20222021202020192018
Applications1468886478

Notable recent applications

Boundary re-alignment and variation of easement

226-228 heidelberg-warrandyte road · 2020 · Approved · 3 dwellings · 3 lots

Amendment to planning permit pl17/027691 (issued for use and development of the land for two dwellings and ass

281 tindals road · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 2 lots

Amend permit number pl13/023637 (issued for the use of the land for a second dwelling (alternate non-conformin

10-34 husseys lane · 2019 · Approved · 2 dwellings · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Warrandyte?

Warrandyte sits in City of Manningham (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 Warrandyte carry bushfire 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 Warrandyte and whether you need approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many planning permits have been approved in Warrandyte?

The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 1,293 planning permit applications in Warrandyte since 2004, with 414 permits issued and 537 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 Manningham supports in Warrandyte.

What can I build in Warrandyte?

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

What planning zone is Warrandyte in?

Properties in Warrandyte are commonly located in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ), General Residential Zone (GRZ), Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ), Residential Growth Zone (RGZ). The exact zone for your property depends on its specific location within Warrandyte. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.

Do I need a planning permit in Warrandyte?

Whether you need a planning approval in Warrandyte 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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