Planning Zones & Controls in Warranwood, Victoria
Warranwood is located within City of Maroondah (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 Warranwood and the broader City of Maroondah area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Warranwood 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 Warranwood
Real application data for Warranwood from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2007. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Maroondah actually supports here.
654
applications on record
252
permits issued
169
new dwellings proposed
79%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 3 | 51 | 63 | 42 | 45 |
Notable recent applications
Construction of five double storey dwellings, alter access to a road zone category 1 and subdivision of the la
238 wonga road · 2021 · Approved · 4 dwellings · 4 lots
Subdivision of the land into 6 lots (following approved dwelling development)
202 wonga road · 2019 · Approved · 5 lots
Construction of a double-storey dwelling in a bushfire management overlay and written consent under part 6.9 o
12 aspen court warranwood 3134 · 2021 · 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Warranwood?
Warranwood sits in City of Maroondah (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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Warranwood?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 654 planning permit applications in Warranwood since 2007, with 252 permits issued and 169 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 Maroondah supports in Warranwood.
What can I build in Warranwood?
What you can build in Warranwood — 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 Warranwood, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Warranwood in?
Properties in Warranwood 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 Warranwood. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Warranwood?
Whether you need a planning approval in Warranwood 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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