Planning Zones & Controls in Werribee South, Victoria
Werribee South is located within City of Wyndham (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 Werribee South and the broader City of Wyndham area.
Overlays & controls
Properties in Werribee South 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 Werribee South
Real application data for Werribee South from the Victorian state planning permit register (PPARS) — records back to 2003. Local decisions are the best guide to what City of Wyndham actually supports here.
491
applications on record
142
permits issued
668
new dwellings proposed
83%
of recorded outcomes got a permit
| Year | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | 2 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 32 |
Notable recent applications
Subdivision of land - 19 lots
79 starboard way · 2019 · Approved · 19 lots
Re-subdivision of land (4 lots)
140 o'connors road · 2021 · Approved · 4 lots
Re-subdivision of land, removal of easement and creation of easement
60 farrants road werribee south 3030 · 2021 · Approved · 3 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 “No permit issued” outcomes include withdrawn and lapsed applications, not only refusals.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 Werribee South?
Werribee South sits in City of Wyndham (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 Werribee South carry bushfire and flood controls (see the overlays above), which can change what's allowed or require planning approval.
Check your property in Werribee South
Find out exactly what planning controls apply to your property in Werribee South and whether you need approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many planning permits have been approved in Werribee South?
The Victorian state permit register (PPARS) records 491 planning permit applications in Werribee South since 2003, with 142 permits issued and 668 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 Wyndham supports in Werribee South.
What can I build in Werribee South?
What you can build in Werribee South — 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 Werribee South, or get a $39 planning report for a plain-English answer specific to your address.
What planning zone is Werribee South in?
Properties in Werribee South 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 Werribee South. You can check your property's zone using VicPlan or our free Property Snapshot tool.
Do I need a planning permit in Werribee South?
Whether you need a planning approval in Werribee South 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.